"BRAINLESS SCUM", "HATEFUL CLUBS"... SEVERAL POLITICAL LEADERS OUTrageD BY THE VIOLENCE AFTER PSG-ARSENAL

The unrest following PSG's victory has provoked a multitude of reactions among the French political class. Many officials are exasperated.

Paris Saint-Germain achieved the feat of winning their second Champions League title in two years on Saturday, May 30th. As last year, the celebrations were marred by numerous incidents across France. Several political figures have reacted publicly.

Valérie Pécresse (LR), president of the Ile-de-France region, denounces the damage caused by "brainless thugs".

National Rally leader Jordan Bardella, after congratulating the capital's club, denounced "gangs" who came to "throw stones, destroy, and loot." He also expressed his support for the police.

Marine Le Pen, the National Rally MP for Pas-de-Calais, also reacted to what she described as "riots".

For Rachida Dati, "irresponsibility and laxity" must end. The former candidate for mayor of Paris is again proposing "the establishment of secure zones."

David Lisnard (NE), mayor of Cannes, calls for "taking back control of our country" in the face of the security issue.

Presidential candidate Bruno Retailleau, running in 2027, also reacted. He proposed "two concrete measures" to combat rioters: "facial recognition to identify each rioter, and the reinstatement of joint financial liability, (because) before 1981, the anti-rioter law allowed for this." The leader of the Republicans also called for addressing "migrant crises" to resolve a "crisis of authority."

MEP and executive vice-president of the Republicans François-Xavier Bellamy also raises the issue of state authority in the face of "blind and stupid violence".

Former MP Gilbert Collard (Alternative France) criticized on CNEWS "communities of hatred against the country".

The mayor of the 8th arrondissement, Catherine Lécuyer (LR), is asking the State for a total ban on all high-risk gatherings on the Champs-Élysées.

Marion Maréchal (ID Libertés) denounces "hordes from the suburbs" and calls for the resignation of the Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nuñez.

In a press conference, Laurent Nuñez thanked the police forces. He also stated that the overall situation the previous day had been "under control".

As of noon on Sunday, neither the mayor of Paris, Emmanuel Grégoire (PS), nor the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, had commented on the situation.