Thousands Protest in France on September 7 Over Macron's Appointment of Conservative Barnier as Prime Minister

Sep 7, 2024, 12:26 PM

Thousands of people took to the streets across France on September 7 to protest President Emmanuel Macron's decision to appoint conservative Michel Barnier as Prime Minister. The protests were organized by left-wing parties who accused Macron of stealing the legislative elections and described the appointment as a 'coup d'état' against the LFI Alliance, which had won the elections. Demonstrations occurred in cities including Paris, Nantes, and Chambéry, with significant participation and visible symbols such as Palestinian flags.