French President Emmanuel Macron Addresses 16.7 Million Viewers Following Social Unrest

French President Emmanuel Macron’s October 18 address drew 16.7 million viewers and a 77.9% market share, outperforming his recent TV appearances following a weekend of national social protests.

Oct 20, 2026

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Colère et honte", "transparence" sur le maintien de l'ordre, "réponses" à la jeunesse : ce qu'il faut retenir de l'allocution d'Emmanuel Macron après le 17 octobre

French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a televised address on Sunday, October 18, following a weekend of widespread social mobilization across France. Broadcast at 8:00 PM CET across main terrest…

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