As half a million French workers and students revolt against crushing living costs and neglected public services, President Emmanuel Macron deploys curfews and riot squads to protect ruling elites.
By Maya Ellison ·
As fires gut historic town halls and over two thousand are arrested, Marine Le Pen and the far right exploit a crumbling centrist state.
By Elena Rossi ·
As nationwide unrest over living costs shakes France, Emmanuel Macron hides behind police batons to protect a hollowed state while working households and crumbling schools pay the price.
By Aoife Gallagher ·