Duel between Macron and protesters; Who is the winner of the conflict?
The wave of millions of strikes and protests in various cities of France against the increase of the retirement age is the tip of the iceberg of this country’s economic woes; Sufferings that are rooted in Macron’s management and the crisis in Ukraine more than any other factor.
In recent days, the news related to the unrest in France has been in the headlines of various newspapers and media around the world, and it is expected that this European country will experience an inflammatory atmosphere like last year; A country that witnessed many political and social crises and events in 1401, such as the breaking of the 37-year inflation record, the energy crisis, the new wave of Corona and widespread strikes.
In the last 10 days, the streets of France were once again the place of gatherings and demonstrations of millions of people protesting the policies of the Macron government. For example, according to the official statistics of the French Ministry of Interior, only on Tuesday (April 8), more than one million people came to the streets across France, of which 119,000 were in Paris.
Along with the protest wave, the strike of schools and the public transportation network has added to the depth of the deterioration. According to the German news agency, students are also participating in the demonstrations organized by labor unions. A number of schools and universities remain closed. This demonstration is again accompanied by a strike in some service sectors. The national train is included in this strike.
As expected, like the previous dealings of the Macron government in facing the protesters, this time, mayhem and violence have appeared as a tool to control the situation. According to the French Ministry of Interior, more than 10,000 police forces have been deployed in these cities to maintain security.
During the demonstration, the riot police resorted to tear gas and water cannon in some cases, and some protesters clashed with the police by throwing stones and set fire to some places.
