Macron rejects interior minister's resignation, demands new security tactics

French President Emmanuel Macron rejected Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez's resignation request following violent protests, instead instructing him to implement new security tactics against vandalism. Macron acknowledged failures in anticipating the protest violence and tasked Nuñez with taking all necessary measures. Around 2,400 people were detained during Saturday's demonstrations against living costs, with roughly 1,000 police officers injured. The protests involved up to 800,000 participants, affecting 1,500 businesses and causing hundreds of millions in damages. Macron promised to hold accountable those who "tried to overthrow the Republic," while distinguishing legitimate protesters from radical elements.