France is assessing the extensive damage following a wave of violent protests on Saturday that resulted in 1,800 arrests nationwide. In Paris, residents described scenes resembling “a war,” with burnt barricades, torched cars, and widespread looting reported across the city. The unrest follows weeks of student demonstrations and comes during a sensitive time for French President Emmanuel Macron, as he nears the end of his term and faces upcoming elections. Hundreds of shops were looted in cities including Marseille, Bordeaux, Nice and Strasbourg, with an estimated hundreds of millions of euros in damages to around 1,500 businesses. While one death occurred during protests in Paris, authorities stated it was health-related and not linked to the violence. President Macron is expected to address the nation Sunday evening following meetings with key ministers, as investigations continue to identify those responsible for the destruction.