France is in a state of severe civil unrest, with “Block
Everything” protesters using violence and blockades to paralyse the
country’s infrastructure, including roads, railways and airports.
It appears to be an anarchist movement, much like the Marxist Black Lives Matter movement was.
The
“Block Everything” movement is a decentralised, leaderless protest
driven by public rage against President Macron’s government, which is
perceived as elitist and indifferent to the economic struggles of its
citizens.
The immediate cause of the protests was a harsh
government austerity plan that proposed deep cuts to public services,
including healthcare and pensions, which caused widespread outrage and
led to the collapse of the previous government.
Despite a
massive police presence and a change in political leadership, the
public’s deep anger and mistrust persist, with many seeing the
government’s actions as empty gestures.
The situation is highly
volatile and unpredictable, with the government considering extreme
measures like a state of emergency as the nation teeters on the brink of
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