Filip Valíček: DR Podcasts: France in the Streets. Protests, the fall of the government, and a political crisis

Thursday, Sep 11, 2025

France faces deep political crisis amid government instability and growing public unrest against social policies.

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France is experiencing a deep political crisis, with President Macron appointing his third prime minister since the July elections due to a stalemate preventing the formation of a stable government. This governmental crisis is accompanied by growing public dissatisfaction, leading thousands to take to the streets on September 10th to protest the government’s socio-economic policies and Macron’s perceived disregard for election results. Demonstrators feel that Macron is isolated in his palace and ignores the people, prompting questions about the movement’s sustainability, its potential impact on budget and social policy changes, and how it might affect future elections.


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