Live: France will maintain order without state of emergency, but it’s not off the table, Macron says
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron said France would maintain public order without declaring a state of emergency, though he said one could be considered if conditions worsen. During a visit to Marseille, he promised government measures to address student protests and concerns about the cost of living, and warned that planned demonstrations could become risky.Key Facts
- Macron said public order was being maintained without a state of emergency.
- He said a state of emergency was not ruled out if conditions deteriorated.
- Macron described the unrest as linked to high school protests and the high cost of living.
- He said Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu would announce measures in response to protesters’ demands.
- Lecornu was scheduled to meet with high school student unions and hold a news conference later Monday.
- Macron warned that protests planned for the following Saturday could become risky, and said routes would stay outside city centres.
- Macron said social media had helped mobilize people during unrest on October 17, when criminal acts, attacks and looting occurred.
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