Posted 9/19/2023, 6:58:34 PM

Macron Clarifies Comments on Video Games, Praises French Gaming Industry

Macron clarified previous comments blaming video games for riots, saying he "made gamers jump" but did not intend to condemn video games.
Macron stated video games present opportunities for France's economy, jobs, and young people.
He cited French video game studios like Ubisoft and Ankama as examples of the industry's contributions.
The original riots erupted over a fatal police shooting of a French youth of North African descent.
Videos of violent clashes with police circulated on social media before being taken down per Macron's request.

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