Macron Calls Crisis Talks After 3rd Night of Violence Across France

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Macron Calls Crisis Talks , After 3rd Night of Violence Across France.
Macron Calls Crisis Talks , After 3rd Night of Violence Across France.
France has seen three consecutive days
of unrest after a 17-year-old was shot
and killed by police, Politico reports.
France has seen three consecutive days
of unrest after a 17-year-old was shot
and killed by police, Politico reports.
On June 29, authorities deployed
40,000 security forces across the country.
That night, 875 people were arrested
as much of the country was
set ablaze with Molotov cocktails.
That night, 875 people were arrested
as much of the country was
set ablaze with Molotov cocktails.
President Emmanuel Macron will hold
another meeting on June 30 in an attempt to
"restore authority," an official close to matter said. .
President Emmanuel Macron will hold
another meeting on June 30 in an attempt to
"restore authority," an official close to matter said. .
Another official said that the
Elysée Palace is prioritizing three things:
"Employment, schools and dialogue.".
Right-wing politicians have called for a
state of emergency, but Prime Minister
Elisabeth Borne rejected that notion on June 29.
Right-wing politicians have called for a
state of emergency, but Prime Minister
Elisabeth Borne rejected that notion on June 29.
However, on June 30, Borne said
they were considering all options.
A state of emergency would
allow authorities to impose curfews
and ban demonstrations, Politico reports.
A state of emergency would
allow authorities to impose curfews
and ban demonstrations, Politico reports.
Former presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon is
"calling for justice,' which has created tension among NUPES, a leftist coalition that has spoken out against violence.
Former presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon is
"calling for justice,' which has created tension among NUPES, a leftist coalition that has spoken out against violence

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