OPINION: The violence at recent protests is not normal, even for France
The Local • 11/4/2026
Summary
John Lichfield argues that violence is ingrained in French politics, noting that disputes escalate to the streets in France more quickly and aggressively than in other European countries. He asserts that the recent violence at protests is not normal.
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