Emmanuel Macron

My Word: When Europe fiddles and burns - opinion

France’s riots are more than protests. They reflect a growing assault on national identity, civic values, and the security of Europe’s Jews.

Masked protesters stand next to burning bicycles amid clashes during a demonstration against the cost of living and rising fuel prices near the Place de la Republique in Paris as part of nationwide protests called by the "Yellow Vests" movement, joined by French high school and university students,
Demonstrators sit on the roadway in front of officers of the French CRS riot police during a protest organised by student collectives and trade unions in Paris, France, October 22, 2026

France in flames: As Paris lectures Israel, riots leave its Jews fearing for their safety - opinion

France's President Emmanuel Macron reacts as he chairs an Interministerial Crisis Meeting at the Elysee Presidential Palace, in Paris, October 18, 2026.

France's Macron says 'illegitimate' protests will be banned, claims ultra-left groups behind riots

French President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he speaks to members of the media on the day of the 9th Annual One Planet Sovereign Wealth Funds (OPSWF) Summit, in Lusail, Qatar, October 21, 2026.

France's Macron calls for order, says foreign criticism of unrest 'stupid'


France must confront antisemitism before its institutions become targets - opinion

The Limoges Town Hall fire highlights France’s struggle with political extremism, antisemitism, and the erosion of public trust.

Protesters stand in front of Lyon’s tourism office set on fire during a demonstration to protest against the ‘high cost of living,’ in Lyon last week.

Marseille bans protests, communal gatherings as France sees series of violent riots nationwide

The ban comes amid ongoing riots that erupted in cities across France as demonstrations against rising living costs and declining public services spiraled out of control.

A police officer falls during a demonstration as part of nationwide protests called by the "Yellow Vests" movement against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Nantes, France, October 17, 2026.

Macron condemns 'shocking' scenes of violence across France, points to 'insurrectionist far-left'

"Looking at these images, we have all asked ourselves: what was going through their minds? How can French people do this to France?" Macron said in a televised address to the nation.

France's President Emmanuel Macron reacts as he chairs an Interministerial Crisis Meeting at the Elysee Presidential Palace, in Paris, October 18, 2026.

'France is burning': Trump blames immigration as violent riots engulf French cities

Trump urged France to close its borders, blaming immigration for the unrest as violent riots swept major cities, leaving buildings torched and hundreds injured.

A protester waving a French national flag walks past a fire during clashes prior to the start of a demonstration to protest against the "high cost of living", in Marseille, southern France, on October 17, 2026.

Paris's cost of living protests spiral into France's worst violence, riots in decades

The protests in France began last ‌month at high schools in Paris' working-class northern suburbs, where anger over teacher shortages and shabby facilities evolved into a broader movement.

A police officer falls during a demonstration as part of nationwide protests called by the "Yellow Vests" movement against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Nantes, France, October 17, 2026.

Tear gas, clashes between protesters and police hit French cities in cost-of-living demonstrations

The student-led movement broadened from protesting the eduction system to a nationwide demonstration against inequality and excessive public spending.

Masked protesters react through tear gas amid clashes with the French riot police during a demonstration , France, October 17, 2026.

Trump speaks with Netanyahu in solidarity of October 7, as world leaders share condolences

"The Trump administration remains committed to confronting terrorism and bringing hostages home. America will always stand as a beacon of freedom, defending our allies and values around the world."

US President Donald Trump speaks with media before boarding Marine One as he travels to Grand Island, Nebraska, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 5, 2026.

The UN’s double standard toward Israel exposes its moral bankruptcy - opinion

Israel has a duty to expose the double standard practiced by the leaders of UN member states and to denounce a system that gives a political majority permission to stigmatize one country.

 UNITED NATIONS headquarters in New York City.

Ceuta mass migrant crossing handling 'responsibility of all EU,' Spanish king says

72,000 migrants, most from Morocco, crossed the border into Ceuta on July 30, prompting Italy to suspend the EU's border-free Schengen arrangements with Spain for one month.

Spain's King Felipe VI attends Congress for the swearing-in ceremony of Peru's President-elect Keiko Fujimori, in Lima, Peru, Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Netanyahu's UNGA speech pushed Israel's military prowess over its desire for peace - editorial

Might Netanyahu not have found room for another prop besides a bee that could begin rebranding Israel not only as a formidable war machine, but also as a country dedicated to peace?

THIS TIME, Benjamin Netanyahu’s United Nations General Assembly address was meant to reflect an Israeli prime minister standing up to a hostile world. The question is whether this will reach the voters it was meant to impress, the writer wonders.