Macron: Nothing excuses violence in French protests

French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation after a weekend of protests and violence, stating that "nothing excuses violence" while acknowledging the demonstrators' demands for better living conditions. Macron said he understands students' criticism of the French school system and expressed a desire to act on the protests. He defended police conduct as professional despite accusations of excessive force from demonstrators. The president has requested information from police to prevent similar incidents, while also emphasizing the need for full transparency regarding police actions during the unrest.