French Presidential Candidate Calls for Macron’s Resignation After Nationwide Protests

Florian Philippot, leader of the French “Patriots” party, has demanded President Emmanuel Macron’s resignation following violent clashes during Saturday’s nationwide protests in France.
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Protesters clash with police in Paris during nationwide demonstrations against rising living costs.
Patriots Leader Demands Macron Step Down

Florian Philippot, head of France’s “Patriots” party, has called for President Emmanuel Macron’s resignation. He made the demand after violent protests swept the country on Saturday. Philippot is also running as a candidate in the upcoming presidential race.

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The politician blamed French authorities for encouraging large scale illegal migration into France. He said this policy has continued for decades. Philippot shared his views on his page on the social network X.

In his own words:

“France must remove the “traitors” currently in power, including Macron, to escape the ongoing chaos. He added that the country needs to rebuild its statehood and restore national sovereignty.”

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Nationwide Unrest Grips France

Large protests broke out across France on Saturday. Demonstrators rallied against the rising cost of living and increasing prices. The protests quickly turned violent in several cities.

Clashes erupted between protesters and law enforcement officers. Riots, looting, and vandalism were reported in multiple locations. Police responded with tear gas, stun grenades, and water cannons to control the crowds.

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Over Two Thousand Detained Nationwide

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu confirmed that authorities detained around 1,200 people across the country. The arrests came amid the widespread unrest linked to the cost of living protests.

On Sunday, Paris police chief Patrice Faure gave an updated figure. He said that more than 850 people were detained in Paris alone. The French capital remained one of the hardest hit areas during the unrest.

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