The issue of security was discussed on the afternoon of July 2 at the Elysée Palace. In a meeting of the operational headquarters, Macron said that the government is on the side of the police and the gendarmerie. “The heads of the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Justice must do everything necessary to restore order,” the French leader said.
He also demanded to “investigate thoroughly” the causes of the incident. The mass riots have been going on for the sixth day. They began on June 27 after the death of a 17-year-old teenager, who was shot dead by police officers during a document review.
It was also announced that on July 4 the president will meet with the mayors of the communes most affected by the riots.
