Recent waves of anti-government protests have emerged in France, Greece, Great Britain, Israel, Venezuela, South Korea, Moldova, and Portugal, and the recent one in France is “setting the world on fire.”
There has been a surge in protests and strikes around the world, primarily focused on economic hardships, skyrocketing inflation, political turmoil, and geopolitical issues.
Recent protests have emerged in France, Greece, Great Britain, Israel, Venezuela, South Korea, Moldova, and Portugal. While some of these demonstrations have been peaceful, others have resulted in clashes with law enforcement.
One of the most troubling countries is France, where protests flared up last week after President Emmanuel Macron circumvented Parliament by passing unpopular pension reform that raises the retirement age from 62 to 64 years.
BREAKING: Trash cans in France are being set on fire.
— Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) March 19, 2023
French social media is leading this trend to light garbage on fire.
The French know how to protest. 🔥
It must smell awful now, even more so than usual.
🔊 pic.twitter.com/bVSQnBIqaI
In a televised address to the nation, Israeli President Isaac Herzog warned of civil war as Netanyahu rejected judicial compromise.
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