French President Emmanuel Macron addressed his nation following violent demonstrations over the weekend. He acknowledged the financial pressures impacting French people, including high fuel prices, but said 'nothing justified' the looting and destruction that took place.
The riots have plunged France into political chaos six months out from a presidential election, which could see the far-right National Rally party take power.
The head of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development and former Australian finance minister Mathias Cormann has condemned the violence.
He gave a speech urging Australia to recommit to real economic reform as the only way to fight populism.
He spoke to 7.30's Sarah Ferguson.
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