What Is Really Driving The Unrest In France? Francois Gautier Explains
What is really driving the unrest in France? In a conversation with NDTV, French journalist and columnist Francois Gautier discusses the student protests, the cost-of-living crisis, immigration and the political debate surrounding the violence. He argues that genuine grievances over education and economic pressures must not be overlooked, while stressing the need to distinguish peaceful protesters from those involved in rioting and looting. Gautier also discusses French President Emmanuel Macron's response, the risk of the far right gaining ground and the parallels being drawn between France and India. As political narratives increasingly link unrest to immigration, the conversation examines what lies beneath France's protests and the challenges facing its government.
