French Interior Minister Resigns Amid Protests, Macron Rejects It
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
- The French Minister of the Interior submitted a resignation.
- President Macron rejected the resignation.
- Protests and riots have been ongoing in France.
- The violence during the protests was attributed to ultraleft groups by authorities.
Points of divergence
- The protests and clashes with police began with September school demonstrations. — tg_astrapress
Coverage (3 sources)
- In France, protests continue: Macron blames 'left-wing extremists' for riots, head of Interior Ministry attempts to resign... — The Insider
- French Interior Minister resigns amid protests and riots, Macron does not accept it. Authorities pin blame for violence on far-lefts — ASTRA
- Macron rejected resignation of head of French interior ministry after mass riots — Коммерсантъ