Live: Paris bans protests after violent unrest as Macron takes swipe at Trump

Europe Politics Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:25:30 GMT High confidence — 82/100

Home Europe Live Europe Issued on: 22/10/2026 - 04:28Modified: 22/10/2026 - 04:32 By: / Masked protesters stand next to burning bicycles amid clashes during a demonstration against the cost of living and rising fuel prices in Paris on October 17, 2026.
© Jack Taylor, Reuters French police banned protests in parts of Paris on Thursday as authorities braced for further demonstrations following some of the worst street unrest in years.
The restrictions came after President Emmanuel Macron appeared to accuse US President Donald Trump of exploiting the violence for political gain ahead of US midter

Home Europe Live Europe Issued on: 22/10/2026 - 04:28Modified: 22/10/2026 - 04:32 By: / Masked protesters stand next to burning bicycles amid clashes during a demonstration against the cost of living and rising fuel prices in Paris on October 17, 2026.
© Jack Taylor, Reuters French police banned protests in parts of Paris on Thursday as authorities braced for further demonstrations following some of the worst street unrest in years.
The restrictions came after President Emmanuel Macron appeared to accuse US President Donald Trump of exploiting the violence for political gain ahead of US midter

Sources: RFI, France 24