As French Protests against Macron’s rollback of socialist handouts continue, their new Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, seemingly has little hope of lasting much longer than his predecessor did. The “Let’s Block Everything” movement is already causing economic stress for the nation, as well as triggering increasing acts of civil disobedience.
No honeymoon period for France’s new PM as protests erupt – CNBC
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There’ll be no honeymoon period for France’s newly named Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, with financial markets and the public showing increasing restlessness over France’s political and fiscal impasse.
Lecornu, who was only appointed as France’s new prime minister on Tuesday after the unceremonious ousting of PM Francois Bayrou at the start of the week, faces an immediate challenge as a mass public protest is unfolding Wednesday.
The grassroots “Let’s Block Everything” movement has called on disgruntled voters to show their dissatisfaction over the messy state of French affairs with acts of civil disobedience, urging protestors to blockade transport networks, public buildings and other services.
Paris police said Wednesday morning that 75 people have already been arrested, according to a France 24 report. Images have emerged of disorder erupting in the capital.
