Emmanuel Macron, more weakened than ever, tries to call for "unity and concord"

On October 23, Emmanuel Macron addressed the French public from Trappes, condemning a racially motivated terrorist attack that resulted in one death and five injuries. He emphasized that the victims were targeted due to their race or presumed religion. Macron described the incident as a pivotal moment for the Republic, asserting that they would not yield to such violence. Trappes' mayor, Ali Rabeh, highlighted the attack as a significant attempt at mass violence with an Islamophobic and racist motive, urging political responsibility, particularly from right-wing factions linking immigration to violence.