# Macron faces political firestorm after riots

- Source: Financial Times
- Published: 2026-10-18T19:55:48+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.ft.com/content/19495e50-0f55-44b1-8d19-19244163a4e8?syn-25a6b1a6=1
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/macron-faces-political-firestorm-after-riots-761c12/

Worst street violence in years comes six months ahead of one of Europe’s most closely watched elections

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