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No Country for French Boomers feat Anthony Mansuy (E284)

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French Gilets Jaunes Protest Movement and Criticism Against President Macron

The chapter delves into the evolution of the Gilets Jaunes movement in France, which originated from opposition to a fuel tax proposal but has grown into a protest against economic hardships, particularly in rural areas heavily reliant on cars for work. The movement's critique now extends to Macron's policies, including the repeal of the wealth tax, as protestors call for his resignation amidst heightened tensions and escalating events in Paris.

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