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France's Macron vows to hold accountable those who 'sought to bring down the Republic'

"Those who looted will have to pay back for the damage, and those who sought to bring down the Republic will be held accountable," Macron said in a televised address to the nation.

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Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during nationwide demonstrations that drew hundreds of thousands of people.

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President Macron says the government will announce strong measures to address student grievances, and Prime Minister Lecornu is due to hold a news conference after meeting high-school student unions, while nationwide protests over living costs and public services continue under heavy security.

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President Macron said the government will announce strong measures to address high-school student grievances, and Prime Minister Lecornu is due to hold a news conference after meeting student unions, as nationwide protests continue.

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In this event France: Macron vows 'strong measures' to combat protests Latest coverage Hundreds of thousands march in France to protest against government Earlier coverage French PM vows 'massive' police deployment for new demonstrations Earlier coverage French cities ‘calm overnight’ after targeted curfews, prime minister says – Europe live Earlier coverage France protests escalate with riots, looting and 2,400 arrests – The Latest Earlier coverage French prime minister calls for ‘local and partial’ curfews after riots Earlier coverage Photos: Protests across France spiral into looting, blazes and clashes Earlier coverage France tackles new wave of nationwide protests Earlier coverage
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