Even though the violence has subsided, the waves in France have not yet calmed down. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has now announced help for business people affected by vandalism and looting. On Tuesday night, 45,000 emergency services were again deployed.
Among them are special forces and armored vehicles. So far, these have helped bring the situation under control, the French interior minister said. Since the death of 17-year-old Nahel, who was allegedly shot by a police officer, the country has been rocked by massive riots, especially at night. More than 3,000 people have been arrested so far. There is always looting, arson and violent confrontations between police and rioters.
To help affected merchants, representatives of various cities and regions have now announced unbureaucratic funds. Darmanian also pledged support to businessmen who were victims of looting and arson.
Government: Police show professionalism
France is a state of law and the police are also subject to the law, the government said on Monday. The officer who shot the boy is charged with manslaughter. French police have neither a problem with racism nor with the use of firearms, it said. The young person’s death is tragic and understandably touches people’s minds. According to the government, the police show professionalism and a sense of proportion. Despite violent riots, there have been no deaths so far.
Due to the unrest in France, President Emmanuel Macron recently canceled his visit to Germany. It is hoped that social peace can be restored in France and that the cracks in society can be healed, said German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. A face-to-face meeting between Marine Le Pen and Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini in Rome did not take place on Monday. They switched to a video conference.
Source: Krone
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