Promises went up in flames: Macron does not take control of the chaos - and in France there is only one winner
Riots in France: over 2,400 arrested, about a thousand police officers injured. The prime minister is considering emergency measures. Macron faced criticism for his absence during the escalation. The article asks whether his failures are paving the way for Marine Le Pen.
France is in turmoil: riots that began with high school student protests against education cuts have spread into violent clashes across the country. Over 2,400 people have been arrested, about a thousand police officers injured, and thousands of businesses damaged. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced his intention to implement emergency measures but ruled out a general curfew on Paris. President Emmanuel Macron, who was on a warship off the coast of Brittany during the escalation, faced harsh criticism. His approval rating stands at only 15%. The article cites the New York Times asking whether Macron's failures are paving the way for far-right leader Marine Le Pen. A 14-year-old boy was seriously injured by a tear gas canister.