France’s economy following the riots

After the long period of opposition to the pension reforms – protests in the streets, votes of no confidence at the National Assembly – Emmanuel Macron had been hoping to enter into a calmer era. He was wrong. The wave of unrest that spread like wildfire (literally) across France in recent days reveals deep societal divisions. Some political parties think that the problem is social first and foremost, while other consider it a law-and-order issue, and even that it is linked to na...