French Interior Minister's Resignation Rejected by Macron

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French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has submitted his resignation, which President Emmanuel Macron has rejected, according to BFMTV and the Élysée Palace. Left-wing parties demanded Nuñez's departure following widespread weekend riots in major cities, including Paris. Authorities report at least 30,000 people participated in looting, and Nuñez is expected to visit Marseille today. Macron justified his decision by citing the need for continuous leadership of security forces amid the current situation, and he is also demanding new measures against the rioters.


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