Macron vows to ban 'illegitimate' protests as Paris police bar demonstrations near the presidential palace

Summary

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that 'illegitimate' protests would be banned in the coming days, as authorities prepared for fresh demonstrations after some of the country's worst street unrest in years, according to RFI. Hindustan Times reports that a Paris police decree barred protests in parts of the city on Thursday, citing student demonstrations and the possibility of actions targeting symbolic sites. The ban covers areas around the presidential palace and other high-profile locations for 12 hours.

Timeline

1. RFI

   22 Oct 2026, 08:40 UTCSource ↗

   RFI reports that French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that 'illegitimate' protests would be banned in the coming days, as authorities prepare for fresh demonstrations after some of the country's worst street unrest in years.

2. Hindustan Times

   22 Oct 2026, 10:15 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that a Paris police decree barred protests around the presidential palace and other high-profile areas for 12 hours on Thursday, citing student demonstrations and the possibility of actions targeting symbolic sites.