Shea Levin — text status

French President Emmanuel Macron has a secret shelter on the outskirts of Paris that he would flee to if rioters were to storm the Elysee Palace, according to reports on a new book by three investigative journalists on France's preparations for large-scale unrest. Planning for an emergency evacuation began after the 2018 Yellow Vest protests. French intelligence is preparing for riots, sabotage, cyberattacks and even an armed uprising around the 2027 election. Officials fear a Marine Le Pen win could trigger a "third round" in the streets, while a Jean-Luc Melenchon win could lead to passive resistance inside the police.