Macron bans ‘illegitimate’ protests in France as he tries to get a grip on unrest

The Guardian · 10/22/2026, 3:54:13 PM

French president also says he will decide on concrete ‘next steps’ for the next nationwide demonstrations Angry lawyers and bewildered defendants: the fallout from fast-tracking French rioting cases Emmanuel Macron has said “illegitimate” demonstrations will be banned over the coming days as France seeks to get a grip on civil unrest after some of its worst street violence in years erupted on the fringes of cost of living protests at the weekend. Speaking after a meeting with intelligence officials and senior ministers, the French president said on Thursday that demonstrations organised by recognised groups would be allowed to go ahead, although their routes could be changed. Continue reading...