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Belgium's ministries of defence and internal affairs are working on a plan to create a new mobile brigade to strengthen security during riots and violent demonstrations. Defence Minister Theo Francken called the unit a 'Gendarmerie 2.0' operating under the direction of the interior ministry. The initiative follows recent clashes at demonstrations in Belgium and France.
Aziz KarimovAfter Saturday's mass protests and riots in France, European indices opened in negative territory, with Carrefour shares falling more than 2%. Around 1,500 stores were attacked, with damage estimated in the hundreds of millions of euros. French government bond yields held near 4.86%, and Moody's will review the country's rating on Friday.
Dilnoza RahimovaAfter anti-austerity protests in France escalated into riots, around 2,000 people were detained and more than 500 police officers and firefighters were injured. Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation, rejecting the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez. Politicians argue over responsibility, while similar protests took place in Belgium, Italy and Portugal. In parallel, the EU is discussing funding an additional €70 billion for Ukraine.
Aziz KarimovAfter mass protests over the cost of living escalated into riots, Interior Minister Laurent Nunyez submitted his resignation, acknowledging a 'loss of control' by the police. Macron rejected the resignation, citing the need for continuous command of the security forces, and demanded transparency over 'failures in forecasting and intelligence.' Nearly 2,400 detained, about 1,000 injured police officers, around 1,500 looted stores.
Otabek YusupovIn Milan, on the second day of clashes during a protest against the cost of living, police arrested more than 200 people since Saturday. Police used tear gas and water cannons, and shops near the Duomo square were looted. Mayor Giuseppe Sala spoke of a 'new phenomenon', while Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called a security meeting for Monday.
Aziz KarimovAfter Saturday, when more than half a million people protested against rising prices and deteriorating public services, followed by riots, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is convening an emergency cabinet meeting. Around 1,000 police officers were injured and some 1,500 shops were looted. Macron addressed the nation, but his speech was criticised for lacking specifics.
Aziz KarimovFrench President Emmanuel Macron, in an address to the nation, condemned the unrest during protests over the cost of living, which on October 17 led to the detention of nearly 2,400 people and left about 1,000 police officers and gendarmes injured. In Paris on October 18, police used tear gas; 42 arrests were made. Macron did not declare a state of emergency but allowed local authorities to ban individual gatherings.
Aziz KarimovAfter Saturday's 'yellow vest' protests that turned into riots, Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation: prefects have been given the right to ban individual demonstrations, and Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu will hold an emergency meeting on aid for traders. About 2,400 people were detained, and about 1,000 police officers, gendarmes and firefighters were injured.
Aziz KarimovAfter mass protests against fuel prices, the cost of living and the state of public services escalated into riots, President Emmanuel Macron delivered an address calling for 'calm and order.' Around 2,400 people were detained and about 1,000 police officers were injured. In Limoges, a 19th-century city hall burned down.
Otabek YusupovAfter cost-of-living protests escalated into riots and looting in major French cities, Emmanuel Macron said in a televised address that those who 'tried to overthrow the Republic' will be held accountable. More than 2,000 people were detained, and over 600 police officers, gendarmes and firefighters were injured. The opposition criticized the authorities from different sides.
Otabek YusupovAfter nationwide protests over the cost of living, during which about 2,000 people were detained across France, clashes with police and looting broke out again in Paris on Sunday. About 550 of the 855 people detained in Paris remain in custody. Around 500 police officers, firefighters and medics were injured. Macron is set to address the nation, while opponents blame each other for the escalation.
Aziz KarimovOn Saturday, in a number of French cities, traders tried to protect their shops from gangs of looters in black masks amid violence spreading through city centres. Footage shows owners pleading with attackers to leave the shops and attempting to hold their premises, yet stores were attacked, looted and damaged.
Aziz KarimovPresidential candidate Marine Le Pen described the situation in France as a crisis of trust and a threat to democracy, blaming far-left forces and Emmanuel Macron. Jordan Bardella stated that 'order in France no longer exists.' The statements came less than two hours before Macron's address, amid new riots in Paris and reports of more than 30,000 looters in Marseille on Saturday.
Aziz KarimovMass protests against the rising cost of living on 18 October (reported as a Saturday) escalated into riots in several cities: looting, arson and vandalism. The Interior Ministry reported more than 2,000 arrests and over 600 injured security personnel; the ministry estimated 550,000 participants, while the CGT union put the figure at nearly 800,000. In Limoges the historic town hall burned down, a demonstrator died in Paris, and a teenager in Saint-Étienne lost a hand to a police grenade. Macron addressed the nation; Lecornu is holding crisis talks.
Aziz KarimovAfter Saturday's nationwide demonstrations against the rising cost of living, which escalated into riots and looting, cleanup and restoration of damaged buildings and shops began in France's three largest cities.
Otabek YusupovProtests against the rising cost of living in France on October 17 escalated into mass looting and vandalism in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and other cities. Carrefour reports 50 stores of its chain looted and damage exceeding €10 million; in total, according to the company's chief, around 1,500 stores of other chains were affected. The Interior Ministry reports more than 600 injured police officers and gendarmes and over 2,000 arrests.
Otabek YusupovOn October 17, mass protests took place in France against the rising cost of living and for improved conditions in schools and the abolition of the current university admission system. According to available data, between 500,000 and 800,000 people took part in the actions. They were accompanied by riots, clashes with police and more than 1,000 arrests.
Aziz KarimovAfter Saturday's protests over the cost of living in France, around 1,800 people were detained, including a record 855 in Paris. Riots and looting hit Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux, Nice and Strasbourg; in Limoges, a 19th-century town hall burned down. About 500 police officers and rescuers were injured, and a 17-year-old teenager lost a hand. Macron will address the nation, and politicians blame each other.
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