AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFrance in Turmoil: Macron has refused Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez’s offer to resign after nationwide cost-of-living protests turned violent. More than 2,400 people were arrested and nearly 1,000 police officers injured; a historic Limoges town hall was badly damaged. Macron ordered an urgent security review, while Marseille banned demonstrations for Monday and Yellow Vest organisers announced more protests for October 24. Market Fallout: French stocks and government bonds fell as unrest compounds concerns over debt, a stalled budget and political uncertainty ahead of the 2027 election. Security: Germany summoned Iran’s ambassador over attempted attacks on Jewish community leaders; a German court said one suspect had been directed by Iran’s intelligence service. Italy and Spain: Cost-of-living protests in Milan turned violent, with arrests and injured officers. Torrential rain and flooding in Spain left at least one person dead.
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