Nationwide protests took place across France on October 17 over living costs, education and public services. More than 500,000 attended; violence included looting, attacks on public buildings and at least 2,400 arrests. Macron rejected Laurent Nuñez’s resignation and ordered a security review, while Lecornu called for localized curfews.
2,400people▲ from 2,300
The French Interior Ministry said 166 people had been arrested nationwide by midday.