On 10 September, France was hit by nationwide “Block Everything” protests that brought fires, barricades, and transport paralysis across major cities. Nearly 200,000 people took part, prompting the deployment of 80,000 police officers who used tear gas and made hundreds of arrests. The unrest follows backlash against former Prime Minister François Bayrou’s $50 billion austerity plan, fueling mistrust even after his replacement by Sébastien Lecornu. Calls for President Macron’s resignation are growing, with the movement drawing comparisons to the 2018–2019 ‘Yellow Vest’ movement over taxes and living costs.