The visit follows weekend unrest in France, where 550,000 people protested on Saturday against high living costs. Rioters looted approximately 1,500 shops and set fire to the Limoges city hall, causing part of the roof to collapse. Authorities arrested more than 2,000 people, while more than 600 police, gendarmes, and firefighters were injured. The prime minister is now chairing a crisis meeting to support residents affected by the urban violence.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Macron Starts Gulf Tour in Kuwait Despite France Riots
Geopolitics2 days ago
President Emmanuel Macron met Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in Kuwait City to begin a diplomatic mission to the Gulf nations. The 3 day tour includes visits to Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar, with talks focusing on defence, infrastructure, and the security of the Strait of Hormuz. Macron is seeking to address rising fuel costs and the general cost of living in France, which he attributed to the US-Israel war on Iran.
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