Emmanuel Macron has rejected the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, while harshly criticizing the “shortcomings” which, according to the French president, led to the violent protests that shook the country. «On Sunday, the Interior Minister presented his resignation to the president – the Elysée announced -. Given the need to ensure continuity in law enforcement leadership at this time, the president rejected them.”
Requests on intelligence and crisis management
Macron asked Nunez to “take all necessary measures to ensure transparency regarding the gaps in planning and intelligence that led to the violence.” The president also urged the minister to “introduce new operational methods for the security forces” to manage the crisis, the Elysée note continues.