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France tightened security in anticipation of weekend protests [world#160], after an earlier wave of demonstrations had turned violent.
Macron said there was "no room for violence" after rioters and looters hijacked peaceful demonstrations across France [world#77].
Macron called for "calm and order" after riots across France [world#92], and vowed to hold those who sought to "bring down the Republic" accountable after the riots [world#93].
France woke up to smashed storefronts and burned buildings in the aftermath of the violent protests [world#81].
Businesses and shopkeepers picked up the pieces after protests in France spiralled into looting [world#85], and Paris, Lyon and Marseille counted the cost after the violent protests [world#89].
Pressure mounted on the French government after the weekend of violence [world#97].
France's prime minister promised more curfews as authorities sought to regain control [world#114], and partial and localised curfews were announced for Monday evening after a weekend marked by chaos in several cities [world#102].
Macron had warned that student anger was being exploited as France braced for more protests [world#25], and France tackled a new wave of nationwide protests [world#70].
Madrid joined a weekend of protests across Europe as thousands rallied for better pensions [world#180].