Part 15/18:
Macron’s approval ratings have plummeted to around 15%, and the government’s stability hangs in the balance. The political landscape is volatile, with the government under pressure to pass a crucial budget amid the ongoing demonstrations. The rapid successive resignations of recent prime ministers highlight the fragility of Macron’s legitimacy.
The protests threaten to plunge France into a period of renewed upheaval at a time when the economy is strained under a debt-to-GDP ratio over 114%, and national debt continues to rise. The government faces the challenge of navigating this turbulent environment while trying to avoid a slide into broader civil disorder.