Macron takes aim at Trump for using France riots for election gain
French President Emmanuel Macron criticized Donald Trump for using civil unrest in France to score political points in the U.S. midterm elections. Meanwhile, French authorities have implemented protest bans in Paris following violent demonstrations.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of domestic civil unrest and international political rhetoric, showing how local crises are increasingly weaponized in global political campaigns.
French President Emmanuel Macron is touring key energy suppliers in the Gulf to secure oil and diesel and bring down prices in France. Photo / Benoit Tessier, Pool, AFP
Police banned protests in parts of Paris on Thursday, as France braced for more demonstrations just days after student and other rallies degenerated into some of the worst street unrest in years.
Wednesday’s announcement came after French President Emmanuel Macron took an apparent swipe at his US counterpart Donald Trump for exploiting the riots for political advantage in the US midterm election battle.
The Paris ban will last from 8am to 8pm (local time) and apply to key landmarks in the French capital, including the Elysee presidential palace, both houses of parliament, as well as tourist havens such as the Louvre museum and the Champs-Elysees.
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