Views: 301France – 1,200 arrested, 150 police injured as protests turn violent Violent student demonstrations and anti-government protests have spread across several European countries, with France entering its fifth week of unrest and new clashes reported in Belgium and Italy. *** [UPDATE] Macron describes situation with riots in France as extremely serious France Macron has described the unrest that swept the country on October 17 as an extremely serious situation.   “I am addressing you at an extremely serious moment,” he said in a televised address from the Elysee Palace. On October 17, France experienced “unbridled violence by groups of … Continue reading [UPDATE] Riots Spread Across Europe as Unrest Enters 5th Week