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Recent polling from Ipsos highlights a troubling trend: 51% of the French population believes that "only a strong power" can ensure order and security. Alarmingly, one in four respondents views democracy as inferior to other forms of governance. These sentiments are particularly disconcerting considering France's historical role as a pioneer of democratic principles. The French are renowned for their fervent protests, historically capable of overturning unpopular government decisions. Thus, how did the nation arrive at this juncture?