
What France protests are about? Macron picks fifth PM in two years as protesters 'Block Everything'
Published on: Sept. 10, 2025, 5:19 p.m. | Source: THE WEEK
Protesters in France took to the streets in an attempt to 'Block Everything' a day after President Emmanuel Macron chose his close ally and defense minister Sébastien Lecornu as the new Prime Minister. The new PM was immediately tasked with addressing the nation's severe debt and budget challenges