The French government is holding crisis talks due to a 'colossal failure of the state' in managing violent protests and police response.

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The thread discusses the French government holding crisis talks following a 'colossal failure of the state' due to violent unrest and police response. It highlights public and political pressure on ministers and officials amid ongoing protests and arrests.

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Parent: French GovernmentEntity: Crisis TalksImpact: negativeDate: Oct 18, 2026Target: The effectiveness of the French government in handling protests and maintaining public order

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French government in crisis talks after ‘colossal failure of the state’ | France | The Guardian 
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/18/french-government-crisis-talks-violent-unrest-policing-macron

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French government in crisis talks after ‘colossal failure of the state’
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/18/french-government-crisis-talks-violent-unrest-policing-macron

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Ministers, officials and police under pressure over response to protests as government holds crisis talks amid ‘colossal failure of the state’

Macron criticises ‘unbridled violence’ after days of unrest and 2,000 arrests across France | France | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/18/french-government-crisis-talks-violent-unrest-policing-macron

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