French President Emmanuel Macron says 'seditionists' from ultra-left groups, joined by criminals, unleashed violence and sought to undermine the Republic during the Oct. 17 protests

🔹 Macron says authorities may prohibit certain gatherings, while the prime minister will chair a crisis unit to coordinate urgent assistance

🔹 He calls for swift investigations and urges political parties, unions and professional organizations to condemn the violence and appeal for calm