What are the scenarios for the situation in France and the continuation of protests?
Protests in France have escalated over the past few days, resulting in further losses due to riots and protests in the country.
The protests in France erupted following the killing of a young man by the French police a few days ago, and the losses in public property in Paris amounted to around 20 million euros, while the losses in private property reached approximately 35 million euros.
French Protests
During this period, the intensity of the protests has increased, accompanied by calls from the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, to put an end to the protests that followed the killing of the 17-year-old young man, Nael, who was of Algerian-Moroccan origin.
The Mayor of Paris emphasized the need to protect public properties and assets in the face of escalating tensions between protesters and acts of rioting, looting, and vandalism, as well as firm measures against troublemakers and those calling for further demonstrations.
The French Ministry of Interior also confirmed that the intensity of demonstrations in various French regions has declined and there has been calm in cities that witnessed tensions and clashes in the previous nights.
The French Ministry of Interior added that fewer than 160 people were arrested overnight in connection with the riots that shook cities across France following the police killing of Nael, stating that 157 people were arrested overnight, compared to 700 people the previous night, and over 1300 during an earlier time.
Scenarios for the situation in France
According to Tarek Fahmy, Professor of International Political Science, the French crisis has been ongoing for months and is naturally linked to the domestic situation since the Yellow Vest crisis. The crisis is not related to the decisions taken by the government and President Macron, but rather it is a structural and pivotal crisis since the presidency of the French president in dealing with social groups, tax and financial policies, as well as the racial discrimination and treatment of Africans and others.
Fahmy added that there won’t be a single scenario, but rather multiple scenarios are on the table. The state of deadlock that has existed for several months is likely to continue in the near future, and President Emmanuel Macron will not be able to make more significant decisions. Changing the government or taking measures of this kind is unlikely and incorrect. Moreover, the French people have a strong attachment to the management of their country.
