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France's sociopolitical & economic crises: 'Large portion of population sympathizes' with protestors Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Damien Leconte, Political Scientist and Researcher at Paris Panthéon Sorbonne University. France’s escalating unrest has exposed a profound contradiction in the state’s response: disproportionate force against peaceful demonstrators on the one hand, and an apparent inability to contain widespread violence on the other. Political scientist Damien Leconte argues that the government’s failure extends beyond policing to the political interpretation of the crisis itself.
As competing narratives threaten to overshadow legitimate grievances over education, public services and the cost of living, he warns that “the repressive response […] is not going to make the social crisis disappear.” With presidential elections approaching, the struggle to restore order is becoming inseparable from a deeper contest over political legitimacy, public liberties and the future direction of French society. Ivorian DJ digs forgotten tracks, on the hunt for great classics Exiled critic of Rwandan President Kagame found beheaded in Uganda Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso resume dialogue with ECOWAS regional bloc 'Very poor communicators: Macron & his govt fail to address 'genuine concerns of the French people' Horror and disbelief after lawmaker attacked in rural Australia Kenyan cult leader guilty on all charges over 191 starvation deaths Sailing from Britanny to Guadeloupe: Route du Rhum village opens ahead of transatlantic race Zelensky accuses US of again failing to warn Kyiv of impending attacks © 2026 Copyright France 24 - All rights reserved. France 24 is not responsible for the content of external websites.
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