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France is not alone in its decline. The UK, Germany, and other European nations face their own issues—ranging from draconian free speech laws to unaffordable housing, widespread social unrest, and aerospace-level government dysfunction.
For instance, in the UK, recent arrests for "thought crimes" exemplify how far speech liberties have eroded. Meanwhile, Germany's intelligence agencies are reportedly monitoring mainstream political parties and labeling them as terrorist organizations—a sign of escalating authoritarian tendencies.