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French president seen partying at Elton John concert while Paris goes up in flames
Despite the chaos, he attended the concert at Paris’s Accor Arena. The rioters targeted various stores, including Zara and Nike, as well as prestigious shops near the Louvre and Jardin des Tuileries. Videos showed looters rushing into these outlets and breaking windows.
On Thursday evening, Emmanuel Macron, the French president, was seen dancing at a concert by Elton John while riots continued for the third consecutive night in Paris. These protests were sparked by the tragic killing of a teenager in the city. As luxury shops along Rue de Rivoli were looted, frustration grew as Macron appeared to enjoy himself while the country faced turmoil.
Despite the chaos, he attended the concert at Paris’s Accor Arena. The rioters targeted various stores, including Zara and Nike, as well as prestigious shops near the Louvre and Jardin des Tuileries. Videos showed looters rushing into these outlets and breaking windows. The violence resulted in injuries to 249 police officers, prompting Macron to convene an emergency meeting within his government to address the situation.