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Day of Rage increases pressure on France
Violent protests in France over the rising cost of living circulated during the "Day of Rage," which saw widespread acts of vandalism and violence, leading to a major political and security crisis. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez confirmed that the police "lost control" in some cities due to poor preparedness and the large number of rioters, with 60,000 security personnel deployed. Looting and destruction targeted around 1,500 stores. Nunez resigned from his position amid criticism, and President Macron acknowledged failures in intelligence gathering, emphasizing the need to adopt new methods to combat vandalism. Government meetings continue to discuss the damages and the fallout from the violence, as protests persist and there are threats of organizing further popular movements. Broad political rejection of the events, which some have described as a threat to the stability of democracy, continues to grow.
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