Macron's Reassurance to Mayors Amidst Riots
French President Emmanuel Macron met with mayors of 220 towns affected by violent protests following the fatal police shooting of a teenager. Macron assured the mayors that the peak of violence had passed and announced new laws to expedite the reconstruction of damaged areas. However, many mayors expressed the need for more action to restore order and address the underlying issues that contribute to urban riots. The unrest was driven by a predominantly teenage backlash in suburban and urban housing projects, fueled by perceived discrimination against young people with immigrant backgrounds.