France is reeling from weekend riots, with politicians blaming far-left groups while others cite deeper social and economic grievances. A parliamentary inquiry has been proposed to investigate the violence and looting.
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01Summary
- 01More than 3,000 shops were looted in what French reports call largely opportunistic theft.
- 02President Macron has vowed to bring all those responsible for violence or theft to justice.
- 03Former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal called for selected social media blackouts to prevent further unrest.
- 04French intelligence reported that left-wing anarchist groups were involved in student protests.
- 05Belgium's interior minister warned of the 'TikTokisation' of violence after similar riots hit the country.
02Why it matters
The unrest exposes deep political divisions ahead of a presidential election, and the government's response could shape policy on policing, social media, and public spending.
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