Franța: Macron, criticat după un discurs „neconvingător” | Senatul cere explicații | Ministrul de Interne a vrut să demisioneze

France is assessing damage after violent protests against rising living costs and education issues led to over 2,400 arrests. President Macron's response has been criticized by both left and right political factions. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez resigned but was not accepted by Macron, who emphasized the need for urgent measures against protesters. The government plans parliamentary inquiries to investigate the violence and its causes. Protests on October 17 drew between 550,000 and 800,000 participants, resulting in clashes, arson, and looting in several cities. The situation has raised concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of law enforcement.