Macron hosts security council meeting ahead of planned weekend of protests – Europe live
French President Emmanuel Macron is convening security meetings to address potential unrest ahead of planned weekend protests. Meanwhile, the article highlights ongoing Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure and upcoming parliamentary elections in Serbia.
Why it matters
The report underscores the fragile security situation in Europe, balancing domestic civil unrest in France with the ongoing geopolitical crisis in Ukraine.
French president Emmanuel Macron is back from his tour of the Gulf and convening a meeting with relevant ministers and intelligence services to figure out what can be done to prevent unsavoury scenes on the streets of French cities as more protests are planned for this Saturday.
French president Emmanuel Macron gestures as he speaks to members of the media on his Gulf trip. “The government must hold its nerve,” Macron told reporters earlier this week.
He is expected to speak after the meeting, so once to watch.
Later today, French prime minister Sébastien Lecornu will hold a separate meeting with party leaders to discuss their concerns, including about policing and the next year’s presidential campaign.
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