French Petition Demanding Fuel Price Cap Gains Momentum
Nearly one million signatures gathered in two days signal potential resurgence of ‘Gilets Jaunes’ protests.
Nearly one million signatures gathered in two days signal potential resurgence of ‘Gilets Jaunes’ protests.
Since Macron assumed office in 2017, his presidency has been punctuated by bouts of serious unrest and disorder—sometimes days other times weeks, and even months.
After six nights of rioting, it would appear that the movement is ebbing slightly. But this apparent return to calm should in no way be seen as a victory because, as in 2005, the fundamental problem still remains.
Officials are concerned that the curbs could distract attention from the push for ‘net zero.’
A symptom of the French penchant to riot or part of a broader collapse of the Fifth Republic? The European Conservative speaks to a participant of recent anti-Macron pension demonstrations to examine the movement’s causes, character, and future.
For the moment, the government’s attempts to respond to the discontent have not had the desired effect.
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