Macron blames left-wing extremists for French unrest

Protests continue in France: Macron blames 'left-wing extremists' for the disorder, the head of the interior ministry attempted to resign, and the Louvre closed. Mass protests in France, which began in September, are continuing to gain momentum.

Consensus

Protests occurred in France on October 17.
The protests were accompanied by violence, including clashes with police, arson, and looting.
President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation and blamed extremist left-wing groups for the unrest.
Macron called for maximum toughness against lawbreakers and violence during protests.
The government considered emergency measures such as curfews and potential state of emergency.
The protests were driven by opposition to rising living costs.
Protesters included students, union members, and participants from the 'Yellow Vests' movement.

Points of divergence

Macron stated that the unrest was aimed at overthrowing the republic and described it as 'mutinous actions' by ultraleft groups. — interfax
Macron announced a meeting of the Defense Council for October 23 and emphasized strict rules for future protests, allowing only those organized by trade unions with approved routes. — interfax
Macron said that the rioters openly declare their intent and that their actions are highly dangerous, exceptionally brutal, and meticulously planned. — interfax
The Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nuñez, attempted to resign, citing responsibility for the events, but was rejected by Macron. — tg_theinsider
Protesters blocked access to the Louvre museum to protest police repression and support student movements. — tg_theinsider
The Telegraph described the protests as 'terminal convulsions of Macronism,' linking them to the weakening of Macron's political capital and the government's inability to pass a budget. — m24
Expert Sergey Zaynulin stated that the French protests are a 'first swallow' for Europe and that France traditionally allows migrants to vent through protests. — vesti

Coverage (14 sources)

Macron stated that riots in France are aimed at overthrowing the republic — Интерфакс
Expert Zaynutullin called protests in France 'first omen' for Europe — Вести
In France, protests continue: Macron blames 'left-wing extremists' for riots, head of interior ministry attempts to resign... — The Insider
Damage from protests in France exceeded 1.5 billion euros — Вести
Convulsions of Macronism: Telegraph links France's riots with power crisis — Вести
Telegraph: protests in France are "posthumous convulsions of Macronism" — Москва 24
Le Pen and Macron comment on riots in France — Интерфакс
Riots in France show complete loss of public trust in authorities — Вести
"Played out freedom of migration": Pushkov on protests in France — Вести
The scale of protests in France is called an illustration of the collapse of Macron's social policy — Вести
Dmitriev called protests in France "suicide of Western civilization" — Москва 24
Journalist Kondratyeva-Salgero told who is going to the protests in France — Вести
Melanchon accused media and police of escalating protests in France — Вести
Professor Obichkina stated about strengthening of radical left of France due to protests — Вести

Macron blames left-wing extremists for French unrest

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