The police unions demanded in a letter to Emmanuel Macron "an anti-thug law" Also requested by Gérald Darmanin, ensuring that the police live an "apocalyptic situation" The police unions, led by Alliance, are expected to argue the need for an anti-rioters law after the violence that took place during the May 1 demonstrations. "This is a first step.

Our goal is to be received by the head of state," explained Alliance spokesman Eric Henry. In Paris, a policeman caught fire and was seriously injured after throwing a Molotov cocktail.