Macron vows accountability for those seeking to destabilise Republic
French president attributes recent unrest to radical far-left groups and criminal elements.
At a glance
- Macron pledged accountability for those who 'sought to bring down the Republic'
- President blamed unrest on radical far-left groups and criminal elements
- Macron described the violence as 'unrestrained'
French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to hold accountable those responsible for attempting to undermine the Republic, according to CNBC. Macron attributed the unrest to what he characterised as insurrectionist elements from radical far-left groups, along with numerous criminals engaged in unrestrained violence.
Why it matters
The statement reflects ongoing tensions in France and the government's response to civil unrest.
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