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France in turmoil: Macron faces growing public anger

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Tessa Clara Walther
October 30, 2025

Economic crisis, political stagnation, months of protests. France is angry at its politicians—especially President Macron.

French citizens voice growing frustration over rising living costs and political instability. In Lille, activists like Martine and Yolaine protest for change, struggling to survive on low incomes and feeling abandoned by the government. President Macron faces mounting criticism, with many calling for his resignation. As trust in politics erodes, grassroots movements and political theater emerge as new forms of resistance.

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