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Politicians in France and Italy accuse foreign actors of stoking the riots, but the European Commission and law enforcement say there is no evidence of interference — only the exploitation of the unrest for information campaigns.
Javlon TursunovFrench President Emmanuel Macron, speaking in Doha, criticized Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu (without naming them) for their comments about the unrest of October 17, accusing them of exploiting the events for election campaigns and relying on fake AI videos. He rejected claims of a 'migrant invasion' and promised tough measures for the new protests on October 24. Trump and Netanyahu linked the unrest to migration and Islamism.
Javlon TursunovAccording to French authorities, Gulf countries will supply France with a volume of diesel equivalent to 10% of its usual consumption in the coming weeks, amid protests over high energy prices. Macron is on a tour of the region, while agreements with the UAE on AI and energy have been signed in parallel.
Javlon TursunovFrench retail giant Carrefour said riots across the country will hit profits: around 50 stores were looted, with expected operating profit losses of €80–200 million. The company's shares fell more than 13%, and the earnings-per-share growth forecast was cut.
Javlon TursunovThe yield on French 10-year OAT bonds has exceeded 5% — for the first time since the dot-com crisis. The spread over German bonds has reached almost 160 basis points. Pressure on the government is mounting ahead of Moody's decision on the sovereign rating, which most economists expect to be a downgrade. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, without a majority in parliament, is trying to push through the 2027 budget with €43 billion in cuts.
Sevara AzamovaFrench Economy Minister Roland Lescour estimated the damage from violence during last weekend's protests at 'tens or possibly hundreds of millions' of euros. He called what happened 'extremely serious' and said the country was attacked 'from within' by anarchists and hooligans. The government is working with insurers to support affected merchants. For next Saturday, the 'yellow vests' and unions have announced new demonstrations in Paris.
Javlon TursunovDuring protests in France, a pastry shop belonging to Brigitte Macron's grandnephew Jean-Baptiste Trogneux in Amiens was guarded by 36 police officers in six vehicles. On social media, the shop was dubbed 'the most protected shop in France.' The protests began in late September and spread across the country; on October 18, Macron delivered an address, promising to punish those responsible for the riots and to support affected businesses.
Sevara AzamovaHassan's tech and delivery shop near Place de la République was looted on 17 October during unrest after largely peaceful protests. He told Euronews about the assault, the loss of goods and waiting for the insurance assessment. The government announced support measures for affected shops and stepped-up policing.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to Morningstar DBRS analysts, insurance losses from mass riots in France over the past weekend could reach €1.2 billion. Brokers also allow for the possibility of exceeding €1 billion. Trade Minister Serge Papin said at least 3,000 businesses were affected, including Louis Vuitton and Kenzo stores.
Sevara AzamovaFabrice Leggeri, a Member of the European Parliament from the National Rally, said in an interview with Euronews that the riots and protests in France were the result of the failure of integration policy and the absence of a controlled migration policy. He called on the government to draw conclusions and reproached President Emmanuel Macron for not addressing the problem. Against the backdrop of unrest in the country, temporary curfews were imposed.
Sevara AzamovaA Mirage 2000D fighter jet of the French Air Force, which took off from the Nancy-Ochey airbase, crashed late in the evening on October 20 in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department. The pilot was killed, and the search for the second crew member — the navigator — is ongoing. A judicial investigation has been opened.
Sevara AzamovaEuronews edition of 21 October 2026: France deploys the army ahead of weekend protests, the mayor of Cullen speaks of calm returning thanks to the curfew; in Strasbourg MEPs argue over the riots; in Athens teachers and students strike; a dispute over the EU budget; Witkoff talks in Oslo and his visit to Russia; the European Commission's new Arctic strategy.
Sevara AzamovaUAE President Sheikh Mohamed and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday toured high-tech facilities of Tawazun park in Abu Dhabi, including companies of the Edge group. The sides exchanged a framework agreement on strategic defense partnership, and preliminary agreements in energy, AI and advanced technologies were also signed during the visit.
Javlon TursunovAfter the most serious unrest in France in recent years, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will meet five unions on Wednesday to discuss freedom of demonstration and promised a massive police deployment ahead of new protests on Saturday. Partial curfews have been imposed in Paris and other cities, parliament agreed a parliamentary inquiry, and Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez offered his resignation, which Macron rejected.
Javlon TursunovAfter Saturday's riots in France, which saw more than 3,000 stores looted, a political battle has erupted in the country over the interpretation of events. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and the interior minister blamed far-left groups; Jean-Luc Mélenchon denies this. A parliamentary inquiry, social media shutdowns and a shortage of police are being discussed. The presidential election is six months away.
Sevara AzamovaQatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and French President Emmanuel Macron held talks at Lusail Palace in Doha, discussing expanded cooperation in economy, investment, security and defense. The visit takes place as part of Macron's tour of Gulf countries on October 19–21, which included Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE.
Javlon TursunovA memorandum of understanding on the peaceful use of nuclear energy was signed in Manama following Emmanuel Macron's visit. The document provides for personnel training for Bahrain's civil nuclear program. The leaders also discussed defense, investment, and the situation in the Middle East.
Javlon TursunovOn October 20, 2026, the French Senate unanimously approved the repeal of the 'Code Noir' — royal decrees of the 17th–18th centuries that regulated slavery in the colonies. The National Assembly had previously passed the bill unanimously. The law also obliges the government to report on the legacy of colonial legislation, but does not address the question of reparations.
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