As France grapples with widespread anger that bubbled over in the form of violent protests last weekend, appetite – at least among the country’s youth – for centrist politics of the kind that Macron represents appears to be rapidly shrinking.

EMMANUEL Macron has blasted rioters who “ravaged” France in violent protests as he warned serious consequences will be handed out. The French president denounced the “far-left

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the situation in the Gaza Strip at the UN General Debate in New York on Tuesday. The alleged peace in the Palestinian territory has "not reopened the

French President Emmanuel Macron announced France would ban certain public gatherings in coordination with mayors of French cities in the wake of deadly protests in Paris.The measure was

French President Emmanuel Macron urged his country to “listen to the anger and address its causes,” and promised to ensure “exemplary” legal action against rioters.

French President Emmanuel Macron called American free speech "the opposite of free speech" as student protests and school fires sweep across France.

The French president delivered a forceful defense of multilateralism and international law in the face of 'a new age of barbarism.' His remarks contrasted starkly with those made hours earlier by the American leader.

It notes that European governments have pursued speech restrictions for years, citing German arrests for online posts, a 2025 study finding British police made about 30 daily arrests for non-violent offensive messages, and the use of defamation and “disinformation” rules to limit criticism.

French President Emmanuel Macron cited the Iran war and its impact on fuel and living costs while addressing the ongoing protests and unrest across France.