AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUnrest: France is bracing for more protests Saturday after last weekend’s demonstrations over living costs and school conditions turned violent, leaving about 2,400 people arrested. Curfews remain in parts of Paris and other cities, while Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu promises a major security deployment and meets unions. Political Fallout: President Emmanuel Macron vowed to stop further disorder and called foreign leaders’ comments about the unrest “stupid,” rejecting claims that migrants drove the violence. He said there was no visible foreign interference, though misinformation had circulated. Economic Strain: France’s 10-year borrowing costs touched 5% for the first time since 2002, adding pressure as the government faces heavy debt and weak growth. On his Gulf tour, Macron secured additional Qatari gas and diesel supplies to help ease energy costs. Security: A French fighter jet crashed in the east, killing one person; another crew member was reported missing.
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