Macron accuses far left of seeking to overthrow Republic
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Expresso das Ilhas
French President Emmanuel Macron accused far-left groups of seeking to overthrow the Republic after violence and looting on the fringes of demonstrations against the rising cost of living. The president announced continued restrictions and called for a firm judicial response after several thousand arrests, reports Expresso das Ilhas.
French President Emmanuel Macron accused far-left groups of carrying out “seditious” acts aimed at “overthrowing the Republic”, after violence and looting on the fringes of Saturday’s demonstrations against the rising cost of living. He was speaking at the Élysée after a meeting with intelligence service officials, reports Expresso das Ilhas.
Macron said several thousand people had been placed in police custody and several hundred had been imprisoned. He also confirmed restrictions on demonstrations in the coming days. On Saturday, only demonstrations organised by trade unions will be authorised; prefects may ban other gatherings if they pose a risk to public order. Trade union marches may be authorised along altered routes to protect shops and public buildings.
Minister delegate to the Interior Ministry Jean-Didier Berger announced that the security forces deployed on Saturday would be 20% more numerous than the previous week. Macron also convened a defence council on Friday to decide on additional security measures.
The announcements extend the restrictions decided in Paris, where demonstrations were banned in several areas on Thursday 21 October. They also form part of the sequence of tensions that led Macron to limit demonstrations to trade unions on Saturday 24 October.
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