France, Massive demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron’s policies and the government’s property policies, changing the Prime Minister became a topic of controversy,
SNPNEWS.IN News Update Sep 2025: Yesterday, during the discussion of the coup in Nepal, there was a large-scale discussion of instability in the Asian region. Today, news is coming out from France. France, which has been on the brink of instability for the past 2-3 years, has been witnessing demonstrations since July 2025 under the slogan “Bloquons Tout”. The protesters’ demands include the rollback of property policies, higher taxes on the wealthy, and increased social security.
Prime Minister Francis Bérou was removed by a no-confidence vote on September 8. President Macron appointed his close ally (Defense Minister) Sébastien Le Cornouaille as the new prime minister on September 9, which further fueled anger among left-wing groups.
As a result, protesters attempted to block roads, railways, and other public spaces in cities such as Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and Rennes. Demonstrators set fire to several places, including a bus in Rennes and trash cans near the Hélène Bouche high school in Paris. Barricades were set on fire. A power line was damaged in southwestern France, affecting train services.
The movement was similar to the “Yellow Vest” movement of 2023, which was against fuel taxes and pro-business policies during Macron’s first term. Protesters carried placards reading “Tax the rich”.
Police used tear gas and force to disperse the protesters, resulting in hundreds of arrests. An estimated 200 arrests were made in the early hours of September 10. The government deployed 80,000 police officers to the violence-hit areas to control the situation.Interior Minister Bruno Retalo accused the protesters of creating a “climate of rebellion”.
Concerns for the French government A major inter-union strike in France on September 18, 2025 The plan, which has been supported by the country’s major trade unions (such as CGT, CFDT, FO, UNSA, CFE-CGC, CFTC, FSU, and Solidaires), could become a reality. At the same time, the largest union of air traffic controllers, SNCTA, has also announced a 24-hour strike on September 18-19.