Social unrest ahead of French elections: Protesters 'don't believe politics can achieve anything'
Summary
France’s 1.6% minimum-wage increase may ease unrest temporarily, but it does not address the country’s wider political and institutional crisis, according to economist Renaud Foucart. He said many protesters have lost faith that politics can bring meaningful change, as demonstrations continue ahead of the presidential election.Key Facts
- France raised the minimum wage by 1.6%.
- The wage increase came in response to nationwide protests.
- Renaud Foucart is a senior lecturer in economics at Lancaster University’s ECARES department.
- Foucart said the crisis involves more than purchasing power, fiscal limits and the constraints of a minority government.
- Foucart said protesters do not believe politics can achieve anything.
- Mass demonstrations are continuing ahead of France’s presidential election.
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