VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-17
“Those who have broken, attacked the prefectures as well as businesses, looted even our town halls, will be prosecuted and punished.”
Emmanuel Macron · said 2026-10-17 · reported 2026-10-17
Macron condemned the protest violence in a post on X, warning that those responsible for vandalism and looting would face prosecution.
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