French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation in a televised speech. This followed emergency meetings with senior government officials regarding riots across France, where masked groups set fires, attacked public buildings like town halls, and looted hundreds of businesses. Interior Minister Nunez stated that the right to protest is a fundamental right, but creating collective chaos through violence is not. Authorities reported approximately 550,000 participants in protests across France on Saturday, while organizers claimed 800,000.