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Laurent: Why France is burning

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Newest development Oct 22, 2026 · 3 reportsIt’s the economy, stupid: Why France will keep burning

Anyone walking along the boulevards of Paris on Sunday afternoon will have sensed the “shame and anger” described by President Emmanuel Macron after a weekend of rioting.

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  1. Laurent: Why France is burning

    Headline from The Columbian ·

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    It’s the economy, stupid: Why France will keep burning

    Headline from Washington Examiner ·

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  1. The Columbian

    Laurent: Why France is burning (opens The Columbian)

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    Anyone walking along the boulevards of Paris on Sunday afternoon will have sensed the “shame and anger” described by President Emmanuel Macron after a weekend of rioting.

  2. The American Prospect

    Is Paris Burning? (opens The American Prospect)

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    The violence, political stalemate, and support for the extremes are a more vivid case of what is occurring throughout the West.

  3. Patriot Post

    Why Is Paris and Much of France Burning? (opens Patriot Post)

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    The riots were predictable, but too many don’t want to face facts or take seriously what the destroyers say they wish to achieve.

  4. Washington Examiner

    It’s the economy, stupid: Why France will keep burning (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The violent chaos rippling through France will become the Fifth Republic’s new norm. While greater police enforcement and public anger will eventually quell these riots, greater disorder awaits. Street riots are ingrained in French political culture.

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