Macron Condemns Protest Violence After Hundreds of Thousands Demonstrate

French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation Sunday condemning violence during mass protests that drew hundreds of thousands demanding relief from rising living costs and improved school conditions. Police arrested over 2,300 people during the weekend as some demonstrators clashed with officers and looted shops, prompting Macron's statement that "nothing justifies" violent action.

Byte's take

France's inflation crisis is spilling into the streets faster than policy can contain it.