France's President Emmanuel Macron speaks to members of the media on the day of the 9th Annual One Planet Sovereign Wealth Funds (OPSWF) Summit in Lusail on Oct. 21, 2026. (Credit: Benoit Tessier/AFP)
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that "illegitimate" protests would be banned in coming days, while those from organised groups such as unions would be offered alternative paths for the marches to protect businesses.
Macron was speaking after meeting with intelligence officials and senior ministers earlier in the day to discuss the crisis.
He also said that "seditious" ultra-left groups as well as vandals were behind last Saturday's riots and looting across France.
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that "illegitimate" protests would be banned in coming days, while those from organised groups such as unions would be offered alternative paths for the marches to protect businesses.
Macron was speaking after meeting with intelligence officials and senior ministers earlier in the day to discuss the crisis.
He also said that "seditious" ultra-left groups as well as vandals were behind last Saturday's riots and looting across France.