Macron: I learned lessons from the protests

French President Emmanuel Macron said he learned a lesson from the events that began in reaction to the police shooting of a 17-year-old teenager on June 27 and that caused chaos in the country for days, and that such situations can be resolved by ensuring public order.

Macron made remarks to TF1 and France 2 televisions during his transition to Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, the country’s overseas territory, which came to light with demands for independence. The French president said the justice response to the looting and looting in the country in the protests that began in late June and continued until mid-July would be harsh.

“The lesson I learned from this violence and looting that led to the burning of city halls, gyms, libraries; order, order, order.” Macron said that he has full confidence in Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, who is often criticized for not providing a solution in this process.

‘EVERYONE MUST RESPECT THE LAW’

Macron also commented on the attitude of the police chief, who reacted to the arrest of the police officers responsible for the injury of a teenager named Hedi, who was hit in the head by a rubber bullet during protests held in Marseille on July 2, by Nael, who died from a police bullet at the age of 17.

Emphasizing that he understands the feelings of the police force, Macron said: “Everyone must respect the law. No one is above the law.” Macron said: “He did a great job,” said Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, often criticized as the perpetrator of police violence and said to have exacerbated events that began with the killing of a 17-year-old by a police bullet, used the phrase.

Speaking of the possibility that opposition to the immigration law, which is expected to be discussed in the country in the coming months, could block talks in parliament, Macron said there was always a legal way.

The French president did not comment on whether his statement refers to the controversial article 49.3 of the Constitution, which allows a bill to be approved without a vote in the National Assembly. Macron pointed out that they want to reduce the entry of irregular immigrants. (AA)