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Emmanuel Macron urges calm in national address after French riots

French President Emmanuel Macron appealed for calm and a return to order in a national address following riots across France. His address came after widespread disorder, with some looting still taking place in Paris as he spoke to the country.

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Emmanuel Macron urges calm in national address after French riots
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What to know

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    French President Emmanuel Macron used a national address to urge calm and order.

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    Riots occurred across France, and some looting continued in Paris.

Why it matters

The address presents the French president’s public response amid riots across France and continuing looting in Paris.

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