Macron does not plan to introduce a state of emergency in France due to protests and unrest

French President Emmanuel Macron said he saw no need to declare a state of emergency in the country because of the protests and the unrest that accompanied them. It's from sb.by.

As TASS notes, during a visit to Qatar, speaking about the unrest that occurred in the country on October 17 and 18 as a result of protests against rising prices and falling purchasing power of the population, he told reporters:

- Everything I’ve told you about, which has helped restore calm since Monday, does not require a state of emergency.

Macron’s words were broadcast by the press service of the Elysee Palace.

He said that the state of emergency may allow the executive power to introduce operational measures on the basis of decrees bypassing the parliament, but after 12 days to extend it will still need to adopt the relevant law. The French president clarified that local authorities have the power to impose curfews or ban public actions without declaring a state of emergency.

- Of course, if the situation requires it, we can resort to it. But we seek to restore calm through firmness, measures to ensure order, as well as dialogue about the legitimate demands of the protesters, Macron said.

He added that on October 22 he will hold a meeting with the Prime Minister, relevant ministers and representatives of law enforcement agencies, where he will be presented with a full report on the events that occurred on October 17 and the reasons for such an unfavorable development of the situation. He promised that in a new series of protests planned in France on October 24, law enforcement agencies will not allow a repeat of the riots in the city center, will take enhanced measures to ensure security and intelligence gathering, and French Prime Minister Sebastian Lecornu will hold talks with representatives of trade unions. Le Pen says Macron has lost control of protests in France

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