French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized foreign leaders for their remarks about riots in France, Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reported on Wednesday. According to the outlet, Macron described the statements as unacceptable and foolish, saying they come at France's expense.
The report did not name the foreign leaders involved or specify which comments drew the president's response. De Telegraaf also did not detail when or where Macron made the remarks.
The headline and summary published by De Telegraaf are the only available basis for this report; the full article text was not accessible. As a result, the identities of the leaders criticized, the exact wording of their statements, and the context of Macron's comments remain unclear.
The remarks point to tension between Paris and foreign capitals over how the unrest in France has been characterized abroad. Macron's language, as reported by De Telegraaf, signals that his government regards some of that commentary as damaging to the country.
What to watch next: whether the Élysée or the foreign governments involved respond publicly, and whether De Telegraaf's fuller reporting identifies which leaders and statements Macron was addressing.
