The Right To Protest Under Pressure In France

France faces a challenge that extends beyond violence in the streets. Following the riots, looting and clashes reported last weekend, President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to prevent further disorder as the Yellow Vests movement and student groups prepare new demonstrations. The government’s response, however, raises a fundamental question for any democracy: how can public order be restored without undermining the right to protest?

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