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Emmanuel Macron slams 'failures' over protest unrest in France but refuses his interior minister's resignation

Published October 19, 2026 1:53 am • Updated October 19, 2026 7:59 am •
Emmanuel Macron slams 'failures' over protest unrest in France but refuses his interior minister's resignation
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France's president has refused the resignation of his interior minister, who says police "lost control" during protests that turned violent at the weekend. France's PM has called for limited curfews around the country.

France's president has refused the resignation of his interior minister, who says police "lost control" during protests that turned violent at the weekend. France's PM has called for limited curfews around the country.

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Source feed changed: Emmanuel Macron slams 'failures' over protest unrest in France but refuses his interior minister's resignation

Source feed changed: Emmanuel Macron slams 'failures' over protest unrest in France but refuses his interior minister's resignation

Source feed changed: Emmanuel Macron slams 'failures' over protest unrest in France but refuses his interior minister's resignation

Source feed changed: Emmanuel Macron slams 'failures' over protest unrest in France but refuses his interior minister's resignation

Source feed changed: Emmanuel Macron slams 'failures' over protest unrest in France but refuses his interior minister's resignation