France Protests: Implications of the escalating conflict between the Government and Trade Unions
France is gripped by growing protests staged by youth and union workers over proposed labor reforms. The development which came amid mutual escalation by the government and trade unions threatens to have negative repercussions on the French economy and affect President Francoise Hollande’s chances of running for another presidential term in the upcoming elections. On top of this, the escalating protests impose security challenges and raise the possibility of terrorist attacks, especially as the country is due to host the 2016 UEFA European Championship.
