Macron rejects minister's resignation after France riots, 2,400 arrested

diepresse.com (German) —

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez admitted to a "loss of control" following weekend riots, but President Emmanuel Macron rejected his resignation on Monday to maintain security force command. Thousands were arrested nationwide. Macron cited "failures" in police operation planning and intelligence gathering before the violence. He ordered Nuñez to develop new anti-looting strategies. Around 2,400 people were arrested, with 1,000 police injured. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin criticized ineffective action against far-left demonstrators. The unrest, sparked by teacher shortages and rising costs, pressured Macron's government ahead of the 2027 election. Over 2,000 businesses were affected, with hundreds of millions in damages. Macron departed for a Gulf visit to secure energy supplies, while Marine Le Pen leads polls.


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