French politicians slam Macron's address after October 17 riots

French political leaders across the spectrum heavily criticized President Emmanuel Macron's Sunday address following the October 17 riots and looting, with accusations ranging from "artisan of chaos" to "lamentable" and "irresponsible." Left-wing figures like Mathilde Panot and Manuel Bompard condemned the speech for offering no response to protesters' demands, while Marine Tondelier expressed disappointment that Macron ignored two seriously injured individuals. Right-wing leaders, including Bruno Retailleau, Éric Ciotti, Jordan Bardella, and Éric Zemmour, demanded tougher security measures or declared the address empty. The reactions highlight a split between those seeking more social answers and those calling for stricter law enforcement, with Macron's only concrete announcement being a potential ban on demonstrations.