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May Day Dissent And Demonstrations

The French celebrated May 1 by taking to the streets as Macron insists the silent majority is behind him.

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May 02, 2023
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Street art in Dreux, France

If you want to get a sense of the paradox that is French politics, here are a few figures to chew on following another day of harmony and happiness in France.

Somewhere between 782,000 and 2.3 million people marched in the streets of France for the annual Fête du Travail, depending on whose propaganda you believe. That include…

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