'Legacy of the yellow vests: Police go hard on protesters, any hint of escalation met with teargas'

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A day of anti-government action across France on Wednesday saw streets choked with smoke, barricades in flames and volleys of tear gas as protesters denounced budget cuts and political turmoil. The nationwide “Block Everything” campaign presented a challenge to President Emmanuel Macron and turned Sébastien Lecornu ’s first day as prime minister into a baptism of fire. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, Charli James welcomes Ariane Bogain, Senior Lecturer in French Politics at Northumbria University.

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