French President Emmanuel Macron condemned violence following protests that led to looting and mass arrests, sparking calls for protesters to pay for their crimes and authorities to crack down on violence. The unrest, fueled by rising living costs and poor school conditions, has prompted mass arrests across the country.
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The unrest was sparked by rising living costs and poor school conditions.: The unrest was sparked by rising living costs and poor school conditions.
Macron called for protesters to pay for their crimes and urged authorities to crack down…: Macron called for protesters to pay for their crimes and urged authorities to crack down on violence.
The situation has prompted mass arrests across the country.: The situation has prompted mass arrests across the country.
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French President Emmanuel Macron says protesters who attacked government buildings need to pay for their crimes. His address comes after hundreds were arrested across France during violent protests against the rising cost of living and poor school conditions.
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