France's Macron to give address in wake of violent protests

France's President Emmanuel Macron gives a press conference at the end of a European Union summit at the EU headquarters in Brussels on October 16, 2026. EU leaders head on October 15, 2026 for their biggest clash yet over the bloc's next long-term budget, as they race to lock in a deal before next year's French presidential election. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP)

Paris, France (AFP): French President Emmanuel Macron was to give a televised address at 1800 GMT on Sunday, his office said, in the wake of violent protests that rocked the country.

The broadcast was to take place after a meeting between Macron and various ministers, the Elysee said. It was to come as France counts the cost of the previous day's protests, which saw many clashes, arson and widespread looting.- AFP

A protester holds a board with a photo of French president Emmanuel Macron in front of a burning tourism office during a demonstration against rising living costs and in solidarity with students’ grievances in Lyon, France, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)