Macron Vows to Prosecute Rioters as French Cities See Violence

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to prosecute and punish those involved in violent riots and attacks on economic and administrative facilities, stating there is "no place for violence in our republic" and expressing support for security forces. The government has adopted a firm stance against what Macron calls "chaos sowers," with the prime minister affirming that no political agenda will be imposed through force. Nearly 272 people have been detained following clashes between police and tens of thousands of protesters in multiple cities, including Paris, Marseille, and Lyon. The unrest stems from protests that began in September in Paris's poor northern suburbs over teacher shortages and poor facilities, expanding into a broader movement demanding government spending reforms, higher incomes, and social justice amid sharply rising living costs.