Macron says PM will convene meeting to "mobilise the fastest possible aid and support" after riots

Following riots that erupted across France on Saturday, President Emmanuel Macron spoke to the country on Sunday evening and said Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu would convene a Monday meeting to speed assistance to business owners and others harmed by looting and destruction. Macron also said some financial losses could be recovered from people convicted over the unrest. In his remarks, he blamed extremists on the far left and criminals for the violence while acknowledging concerns among peaceful demonstrators about living costs and fuel prices. The source reports that historic buildings were set on fire, thousands of shops were looted, and hundreds of police officers, gendarmes and firefighters were injured. The announcement came as Macron, who cannot seek another term, faces a presidential election in six months.