French President Emmanuel Macron has strongly criticised foreign leaders for their comments on violent protests in France, urging them to stop using his country for their domestic election campaigns. His remarks come amid widespread unrest, looting and clashes in several French cities, including Paris and Marseille. Macron has taken aim at comments attributed to US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, arguing that there is no evidence that foreign interference triggered the violence. He has also described unnecessary remarks about immigrants as unhelpful amid the tense situation. The controversy intensified after Trump reportedly warned that Paris could soon become a Muslim city and claimed that Macron had been advised to tighten France’s borders. The comments linked immigration to the unrest and drew a sharp response from the French president. Macron’s message reflects growing tensions over immigration, public security and foreign political interference. Meanwhile, France continues to face serious challenges as demonstrations have reportedly escalated into vandalism, arson and looting. Areas around Place de la République and Gambetta Square in Paris have witnessed disorder, with commercial establishments targeted and shop windows smashed. According to figures cited in the report, approximately 550,000 people participated in demonstrations over a week, while trade unions and student organisations claimed the number exceeded 800,000. More than 2,400 people were reportedly detained in connection with violence and looting.
