Mass protests in France have triggered violent unrest across multiple cities. In Paris, the situation remains extremely volatile as demonstrators openly voice aggressive threats against French President Emmanuel Macron.
Direct Threats Against President Macron
Video recordings circulating from the demonstrations capture protesters directly threatening the French head of state with the fate of the country’s last absolute monarch:
“We beheaded Louis XVI! Macron, we can do it again!”
Violent Unrest in Lyon and Marseille
The unrest quickly spread beyond the capital. In Lyon, protesters vandalized and set fire to a historic 19th-century building. Meanwhile, in Marseille, demonstrators breached the city hall and forced their way inside.
Video footage documenting the disturbances across the cities:
