Politics Talk

France: we protest, therefore we are

Every foreign friend asks me why the French are always on strike. Simple. Some countries have hobbies. We have the manifestation.

Pension reform? Protest. Fuel price? Protest. A new rule about baguettes, probably also protest. My grandfather has a favourite banner he reuses since the 80s, only the minister name changes.

Joking aside, I think it is healthy. Governments here know that if they go too far, the street answers. Is it the same in your countries, or do you find it crazy?