Macron faces universal condemnation after France riots address

French President Emmanuel Macron faces widespread condemnation from across the political spectrum after his Sunday address following a weekend of severe rioting and looting, highlighting his weakened position. The speech offered no concrete policy changes, only expressions of "anger and shame." The unrest involved over 2,000 shops looted, 2,300 arrests, and 1,000 police injured, sparked by student protests over classrooms and broader frustrations with living costs and inequality. Critics from all sides, including former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe, called the response inadequate, with accusations of arrogance and detachment. Macron's isolation stems from strategic errors, including a failed parliamentary dissolution and a fiscal crisis with debt at 119% of GDP, limiting spending options. Analysts suggest the far right could benefit in the upcoming presidential election, with some allies even suggesting Macron should resign.