Macron condemns 'shocking' violence during French cost-of-living protests

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Sunday the looting and vandalism that occurred during cost-of-living protests across France, calling the scenes "shocking" and blaming "dissenters" for the violence. In a televised address, Macron said the actions were unjustifiable and expressed national anger and shame, while ordering a review into possible intelligence or police preparedness failures before the protests. Macron announced plans to empower prefects and mayors to ban certain gatherings and said he would convene students, teachers, lawmakers, unions and business leaders this week to propose solutions to the crisis.