Paris Can’t Withstand ‘Third Weekend of Chaos,’ Official Says
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The French capital can’t endure “a third weekend of chaos” after “Yellow Vests” protests on Saturday led to violent clashes with police and damage to buildings in the touristic center of the city, the president of the greater Paris region, Valerie Pecresse, said on Monday.
The Republicans head of Ile-de-France told CNews television that while security measures had been “inadequate,” it should be possible to maintain order without declaring a state of emergency.