Macron Announces Crackdown on Protests, Blaming 'Illegitimate' Demonstrations and the Hard Left

10/22/2026

By Michel Rose PARIS, Oct 22 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said ⁠on ⁠Thursday that "illegitimate" protests would be banned ⁠in the coming days and blamed "seditious" ultra-left...

10/22/2026

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that "illegitimate" protests would be banned in the coming days and blamed "seditious" ultra-left groups and vandals for last weekend’s riots and...

10/22/2026

Illegitimate protests will be banned soon in France, says President Emmanuel Macron

10/22/2026

In response to escalating unrest, French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled plans to prohibit unauthorized protests while ramping up security measures. Following extensive riots and vandalism,...

10/22/2026

French President ​Emmanuel Macron spoke to the press on Thursday after a meeting with security chiefs. He said that "illegitimate" protests would be banned in ​coming ‌days, ⁠while those from...

10/22/2026

French President Emmanuel Macron vows tighter security ahead of fresh protests in France, as unions plan a November 5 strike over the cost of living and cuts to public services.

10/22/2026

President Emmanuel Macron said the move was necessary "so that calm prevails."

10/22/2026

Some cities including Lyon and Nice have banned all protests, and the French president said only authorised demos would be allowed.

10/22/2026

France was rocked on October 17 by some of its worst urban unrest in years, amid the rising cost of living, concerns over education and deteriorating public services.

10/21/2026

Sebastien Lecornu will meet with representatives from five unions on October 21 morning to discuss "ways and means to guarantee the essential freedom to demonstrate" according to a letter sent to...