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Major protests in France: French shop owners brace for more unrest

Published October 23, 2026 4:46 am • Updated October 23, 2026 4:46 am •
Major protests in France: French shop owners brace for more unrest
Photo via France 24

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that "illegitimate" protests would be banned in the coming days and blamed "seditious" ultra-left groups and vandals for last weekend's riots and looting.

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that "illegitimate" protests would be banned in the coming days and blamed "seditious" ultra-left groups and vandals for last weekend's riots and looting.

Source: France 24 — Original report ↗

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Original source: France 24 ↗