Macron rules out emergency measures as France protests continue
The French president visits Marseille as the government seeks to contain weeks of demonstrations over cost of living.
At a glance
- Macron has ruled out a state of emergency declaration for now
- Protests have been driven by concerns over rising cost of living
- October 17 demonstrations included some of France's worst rioting in years
- The government is seeking to contain the unrest
President Emmanuel Macron has ruled out declaring a state of emergency as France grapples with ongoing protests. The demonstrations, which have been marked by violence in some cases, stem from public anger over rising living costs.
Nationwide protests on October 17 resulted in some of the country's most severe rioting in recent years. The French government is attempting to move past the period of unrest, with Macron travelling to Marseille on Monday.
Why it matters
France has experienced weeks of widespread demonstrations over economic hardship, with some protests turning violent, marking a significant period of civil unrest.
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