France is going, going...

France, under President Emmanuel Macron, faced a precarious situation as the country descended into chaos and unrest. Macron's presidency, which began in 2017, was marked by the decline of France and the threat of its Fifth Republic fracturing. Despite his attempts to prevent the collapse, his efforts had proven unsuccessful. Many attributed his failure to the inability to halt the country's decline, but it was clear that no other politician could have saved the system he believed he could manage.

The root cause of France's troubles was the government's failure to adapt to demographic changes and the catastrophic decline in birth rates, coupled with an increase in life expectancy. This led to unsustainable pension schemes and political leaders' decisions to open the gates for unskilled immigrants from the Third World. This influx of immigrants contributed to the formation of autonomous communities in France, a country that was once relatively homogeneous.

Moreover, France's intellectual elites had become addicted to self-criticism and embraced multiculturalism, which demoralised the society and prepared it for civic strife. The promotion of multiculturalism and the blame on working-class individuals for the country's problems further contributed to the current unrest. This situation was not unique to France, as many European nations, including Britain, Germany, and the Netherlands, faced similar challenges.

The riots in France, which began with claims of dissatisfaction over education and school conditions, quickly escalated into a full-blown revolution. The protesters targeted symbols of French identity, such as statues of Marianne, law courts, and public buildings, indicating a deep-rooted discontent with the governing classes. Although the violence was not as widespread against mosques as against churches and synagogues, it was clear that the protesters were deeply opposed to the perceived cultural changes in France.

Macron's attempts to address the issue through fiscal austerity measures were met with fierce opposition from various political factions, including unions, far-left parties, and the yellow vest movement. With the government's ability to provide financial support for the protesters dwindling, Macron was left with little choice but to resort to force to maintain control.

However, the police forces were already stretched thin, and the army was deemed the most viable option. As such, Macron may soon find himself forced to call in the army to quell the unrest, a decision that could have significant implications for France and the rest of Europe.