By deploying soldiers and imposing curfews to suppress nationwide unrest, the French government mistakes an economic breaking point for a mere policing failure that tactical force cannot cure.
By Aoife Gallagher ·
As riots sweep France, Emmanuel Macron departs for the Persian Gulf, abdicating his basic duty to maintain public order and leaving an isolated presidency hollowed out of authority.
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 ·