Here is what the page “French Police 'Lost Control' During Riots, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez Admits” contains. France's interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, admitted on Monday that police forces "lost control" in some cities during violent protests over the weekend, citing a "lack of anticipation" and insufficient numbers to deal with rioters and looters. The unrest hit Paris and Lyon particularly hard, with scenes of looting and destruction on the margins of demonstrations. President Emmanuel Macron has demanded a full security review and "new operational methods" to end the rioting.
Nuñez's concession marks a rare public acknowledgment of operational failures by French authorities, who have faced criticism over their handling of the protests. The government is now under pressure to restore order and prevent further escalation, as the country braces for possible renewed demonstrations. The admission could fuel political debate over policing tactics and the government's response to social unrest. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.