French government faces double crisis

The French government is facing a surge in social and student protests that have continued for three weeks, with new demonstrations scheduled for Sunday and calls for broader rallies on October 17th. These protests are in response to rising fuel prices and worsening living conditions. Concerns are centered on the possibility of a return to the "Yellow Vest" protests of 2018, while President Emmanuel Macron faces widespread public discontent. Polls indicate that 82% of French people believe their economic situation is deteriorating. La Couronne is struggling to implement the 2027 budget, which faces parliamentary rejection—particularly regarding revenue and taxes—potentially leading to an increase in the budget deficit to 5.4%. Political and popular pressures are mounting, with police violence against protesters intensifying and the president’s approval rating dropping to its lowest levels since 2017, amid declining trust in the government and escalating economic and social crises across the country.

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