AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoNationwide Unrest: Around 550,000 people joined protests across France over the cost of living, fuel prices, public services and school conditions; unions put turnout at 800,000. Clashes, looting and fires followed in several cities. The historic Limoges town hall was largely destroyed, while buildings and shops were damaged in Lyon and Marseille. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez reported about 400 arrests and 60 injured security officers. Government Response: Emmanuel Macron vowed those responsible for violence would be prosecuted, while Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the government would not be intimidated. The unrest raises pressure on the government six months before the presidential election; officials blamed radical-left groups, a claim disputed by the protest movement. West Bank Tensions: A French mayor was beaten during an attack by Israeli settlers on a European diplomatic convoy. Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot urged Israel to arrest those responsible and protect civilians.
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