Europe Today France is in turmoil, police are suing the state and Macron is away securing oil in the Gulf
Oct 22, 2026
Journalist Maïa de la Baume examines Macron’s Gulf energy mission amid France’s unrest. Socialist MEP Jean-Marc Germain discusses inequality, living costs and pressure for reform. Euronews Ukraine correspondent Sasha Vakulina reports on Russian strikes, Kyiv’s ceasefire proposals, fragile peace diplomacy and the risk of a brutal winter escalation.
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Police Blame Confusion For Injuries During Unrest
- French police say contradictory orders and inadequate training caused preventable injuries during unrest.
- Officers lacked preparation for restoring public order and faced restrictions on intermediate weapons.
Macron’s Gulf Tour Deepens Domestic Disconnect
- Macron’s Gulf energy tour is framed domestically as abandonment while France faces violent protests.
- Maïa de la Baume says the timing reinforces perceptions that foreign policy matters more to him than domestic security.
Pair Public Order With Social Reform
- Address France’s unrest through both stronger public-order capacity and immediate action on inequality and living costs.
- Jean-Marc Germain specifically calls for twice as many policemen and urgent social measures.