French MEP calls unrest in France 'a failure of the government'

Socialist MEP Jean-Marc Germain called the public order situation in France 'a big failure of the government' following protests and unrest over the weekend. He does not believe Emmanuel Macron should resign, arguing that elections should settle the issue. New protests and a general strike on November 5 are ahead.

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French MEP calls unrest in France 'a failure of the government'

The key facts

  • MEP Jean-Marc Germain (S&D) called the unrest 'a big failure of the government'
  • He opposes Macron's resignation: elections should settle the issue
  • New protests and a general strike on November 5, declared by trade unions, are ahead

Assessment of the public order situation

Jean-Marc Germain, a Member of the European Parliament from the Socialists and Democrats group, commented on the wave of protests and violence that swept France over the past weekend. According to him, public order in the country 'allows looters to destroy shops and public buildings', and he described the scenes he witnessed as 'a big failure of the government'.

On Macron's resignation and elections

At the same time, Germain does not believe that President Emmanuel Macron should resign. 'It is elections that should resolve this issue,' he said, adding, however, that restoring law and public safety is a 'condition' for a normal electoral process.

What is happening and what lies ahead

The wave of protests and violence in France began over the past weekend with a student action against conditions (of study/life — the publication provides no clarification). New protests are expected in the coming weekend, and trade unions have announced a general strike for November 5.

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