The Elysée Palace said President Macron will address the nation on Sunday at 20:00 local time (Beijing 02:00 next day). Protests over high prices and public services escalated Saturday into violent clashes, leaving one protester dead, hundreds of police injured and nearly 1,800 people arrested.

2026-10-18

The Elysée Palace said President Macron will address the nation on Sunday at 20:00 local time (Beijing 02:00 next day). Protests over high prices and public services escalated Saturday into violent clashes, leaving one protester dead, hundreds of police injured and nearly 1,800 people arrested.