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French President Emmanuel Macron addresses mayors of cities affected by the violent clashes that erupted after a teen was shot dead by police last week, during a meeting at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris, France, July 4, 2023. /Reuters
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that he believes the peak of the riots has passed, but he will remain cautious in the days and weeks to come, according to local media reports.
Macron made the comment as he met with over 200 French officials to begin exploring the "deeper reasons" for the country's plunge into riots after the killing of a teenager at a traffic stop.
"Is it a permanent return to calm? I will be cautious, but the peak that we've seen in previous days has passed," Macron said. "We all want a lasting, republican order. That's the absolute priority."
The government has battled riots and looting since 17-year-old Nahel M. was killed by an officer during a traffic stop on Tuesday just outside Paris, rekindling long-standing accusations of systemic racism among security forces.
A total of 3,490 arrests have been made since Friday, including more than 1,200 minors, according to Justice Ministry figures.
And the six days of riots have caused some 20 million euros ($21.8 million) in damage to public transport in the Paris region, the regional operator said Monday.
France's largest employers' union MEDEF said on Tuesday that the cost of a week of riots in the European country that saw over 450 shops looted and 300 ATMs destroyed is estimated at almost 1 billion euros ($1.09 billion).
(With input from AFP)
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