https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/macron-faces-political-firestorm-after-riotsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/macron-faces-political-firestorm-after-riotshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/macron-faces-political-firestorm-after-riots#u144523Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:16:44 +0000President Emmanuel Macron is facing a political firestorm after nationwide protests spiraled into the worst street violence France has seen in years. Macron has condemned the rioters as the country reels from a weekend of chaos. Critics and media outlets describe the unrest as a sign of the collapse of Macronism and a complete rift between the president and France's youth. The government now faces accusations of botching its response to the crisis as Macron's term ends in a state of instability.Why it mattersMacron has served as President of France since 2017 after founding the Renai