French interior minister acknowledges 'failure' at parliamentary inquiry into October 17 unrest

French officials acknowledged significant failures in managing the violence during the October 17 demonstrations, with over 3,000 businesses looted and major vandalism reported. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez admitted responsibility and highlighted poor anticipation of participant turnout as a key issue. He suggested that intelligence services, including the DNRT, contributed to the mismanagement. Despite offering his resignation, it was rejected by President Macron.