Macron calls security meeting following violent protests in France

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a high-level meeting with intelligence agencies, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, and relevant ministers to assess the violent protests and looting that occurred on October 17. The meeting, scheduled for Thursday, October 22, aims to establish accountability and prepare for potential future unrest, with Macron vowing that any attempt to incite chaos in city centers this coming Saturday will be prevented.

Speaking from Doha at the conclusion of his three-day Gulf tour, Macron addressed accusations of foreign interference. While he clarified that there was no direct foreign involvement in the internal events, he denounced "unacceptable and foolish" comments made by foreign leaders, including references to U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Macron accused these leaders of using France's domestic situation for their own political campaigns. The President emphasized that while the events involved external information manipulation, his government is committed to transparency and will maintain a firm stance against violence, asserting that no justification exists for such disruptions in a democracy.