Macron Pledges to Repair Riot-Damaged Schools and Town Halls

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Emmanuel Macron addresses city mayors in Paris on July 4.Photographer: Ludovic Marin/AFP/Getty Images

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By James Regan and Vidya N Root

July 4, 2023 at 7:41 AM UTC

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July 5, 2023 at 8:53 AM UTC

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Emmanuel Macron pledged swift government support to help mayors rebuild schools, libraries and town halls destroyed during a week of violence that swept across France after the police shooting of a teenager.

Thousands of insurance claims have started to pour in as small business owners seek to repair stores and offices attacked during the riots, with Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire promising additional support for those worst hit.