Politico: Macron postpones state visit to Germany as France braces for more turmoil
France has been shaken by a wave of violence sparked by the killing of a teenager of North African descent by police.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday postponed a long-planned state visit to Germany to deal with the worsening turmoil in France, in a clear sign of the gravity of the violent protests gripping the country.
The killing of a 17-year-old of North African descent by a police officer on Tuesday has thrown France into chaos, sparking violent demonstrations in the Paris suburb of Nanterre, where the teen was shot. The violence has spread to other big cities.
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WNU Editor: Not surprised that this trip was cancelled. The optics of a going to a state dinner in Berlin while France burns would have been beyond horrible.
French President Macron Postpones State Visit To Germany
Macron shelves Germany state visit over France riots — AFP
France braces for a fifth night of violence as Macron cancels visit to Germany — RFI
Mourners bury slain teen as Macron scraps trip, officials again deploy tens of thousands of police — AP
As Nahel is buried, Macron cancels trip to Germany — Euronews
Macron cancels Germany visit with over 1,300 arrested on fourth night of violence — CGTN
Source: French President Macron Postpones State Visit To Germany
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