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Macron acknowledges ‘failures in anticipation and intelligence’ but rules out interior minister’s resignation over riots.

Published On 19 Oct 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledges “failures in anticipation and intelligence” but rules out the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nunez after days of violent protests mainly over the cost-of-living crisis.
Nunez admits police “lost control” during the violent protests over the weekend, with the French cabinet set to hold an emergency meeting on Monday morning over the unrest.