Macron: France's riots bring 'anger and shame' as unrest spreads to Milan

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed national shame and anger over weekend riots and looting across France, calling the violence unjustifiable and vowing exemplary punishment for perpetrators. Nearly 2,400 people were arrested and 997 officers injured in France, with similar unrest in Milan. The protests, initially against education budget cuts, were hijacked by rioters who attacked town halls, looted around 1,500 shops, and caused hundreds of millions in damages. Macron blamed far-left extremists while distinguishing them from legitimate demonstrators, and promised transparency on police strategy. In Brussels, 150 people were arrested in related riots, while Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni condemned Milan's "scoundrels" and called a security meeting. Macron urged political parties to unite against violence ahead of spring presidential elections.