‘Macron must step down’: French opposition blames president as riots and looting rock France | Paris

France is facing fresh unrest as violent protests, looting and attacks on public buildings intensify pressure on President Emmanuel Macron. Opposition leaders Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella have accused the government of losing control, with Bardella demanding that Macron apologise and step down. Le Pen says years of political failures and unanswered public grievances have fuelled growing anger across the country. Meanwhile, left-wing leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon has criticised government policies, declining public services and the police response. Macron has vowed “no leniency” for those responsible for violence while promising to hear students’ concerns. Can the French government restore public order amid mounting political and social tensions?