Macron urges calm as France counts the cost of worst unrest in years

President Emmanuel Macron appealed for calm following some of the worst unrest France has experienced in years. Thousands of individuals were arrested after protests erupted over declining public services and high prices, leading to severe vandalism and the looting of shops. This wave of unrest highlighted significant public frustration towards the government. Macron questioned the actions of the citizens as the nation began counting the costs of the widespread damage and instability across Paris and Limoges.