France has been rocked by anti-government protests. Amid the ongoing political crisis, the French have taken to the streets to protest against the policies of President Emmanuel Macron's government. Thousands of police have been deployed to control the situation. So far, the police have arrested more than two hundred protesters.
Amid the ongoing political crisis, French people took to the streets on Wednesday (September 10) to protest against the policies of President Emmanuel Macron's government
According to an AP report, the protests began on Wednesday (September 10) after Macron's close confidant was named the new prime minister. Led by left-wing parties, protesters have blocked highways across the country as part of a "Block Everything" campaign on social media. They are demonstrating by burning tires and garbage.
Meanwhile, at least 80,000 police were deployed across the country to suppress the protests. They tried to stop the protesters, but the situation could not be controlled. The protesters completely blocked traffic throughout France.
The protesters are trying to stop every activity including labor strikes, all-out blockades. In many places, clashes are taking place between the police and the protesters. The police have started raids to control the situation. At least 250 people have been arrested in a few hours.
France has been experiencing political instability for the past few months, with Prime Minister François Bayrou losing a confidence vote in parliament on Monday (September 8).
Bairu had tried to push through a €44 billion austerity plan in parliament. It included proposals such as suspending government spending and canceling two public holidays, which caused intense discomfort among the public. "It is possible to bring down the government, but it is not possible to erase reality," he told MPs before the vote. "The debt burden will increase and spending will not stop."
After the departure, Macron nominated his close ally, Defense Minister Sebastien Le Cornouaille, as prime minister. The protests were announced on Wednesday under the "Block Everything" program. Florent, a Lyon protester, told AFP that Macron's decision to appoint his close ally as prime minister was "a slap in the face to the people." "We are tired; we need change."
