Macron Vows to Prevent Disorder at October 24 Protests

President Emmanuel Macron said from Doha that those seeking to cause disorder during the October 24 mobilization will be prevented from doing so, while promising government responses to the ongoing social crisis. Macron requested transparency on October 17 violence, announced curfew measures, and pledged dialogue with unions. He denied visible foreign interference but cited AI-manipulated images. Prime Minister Lecornu met unions Wednesday, excluding student groups, as Carrefour shares fell 12% following weekend riots. Political tensions remain high, with Jean-Luc Mélenchon vowing to disrupt Thursday's meeting at Matignon, while Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella declined to attend. Localized curfews continued in Marseille and Toulouse for a second night.