Prosecutors say further investigation needed to determine if use of force was proportionate
Action taken following nationwide unrest sparked by fatal shooting of teenager during traffic stop
The gulf between immigrants and those born in the country is larger than in almost any other developed nation
The banlieues have seen riots in recent weeks but there are reasons for optimism
Courts work overtime as the government demands firm response to unrest
Law enforcement tactics under scrutiny after shooting of 17-year-old and the rioting that followed
Macron says will push through emergency law to accelerate reconstruction for damaged property
The recent unrest shows the extent to which empowerment of a flawed force has failed
Violence after police shooting of Nahel Merzouk wanes but minister says continued disorder ‘will be met with strength’
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Parisian authorities set to deploy 7,000 extra police officers in French capital
Residents of the ‘banlieues’ say the 17-year-old’s death showed that little had changed since the serious disturbances of 2005
The death of a teenager at the hands of the police presents Emmanuel Macron with a new challenge
Clashes erupt across country for a second night after fatal shooting
President Emmanuel Macron calls killing ‘inexplicable and inexcusable’
President stands firm on unpopular reform, betting resistance from opposition parties and unions will fade
Élisabeth Borne struggles to find parliamentary allies after forcing through pensions reform
Judges validate most of the reform and reject first attempt by opposition to secure a referendum
Skirmishes break out in Paris on 11th day of nationwide strikes and demonstrations in response to Macron policy
Officers revive methods and weapons used against gilets jaunes demonstrators
‘Trottinettes’ are billed as eco-friendly, strike-proof transport but have caused angst on the streets
Paris rubbish strike suspended but universities and tourist sites closed as government rejects mediation
Unions to hold another day of strikes on Tuesday after violent outbursts at recent demonstrations