« Mais que fait la police ? », A rhetorical question implying that the authorities, the government, should have prevented this, and can be translated as « Where are the police when you need them? »
This series delves into the surge of violence that gripped France in 2023. Over recent years, socio-economic concerns have continued to escalate. In February, Emmanuel Macron added fuel to the fire by announcing a new retirement reform. Numerous unprecedented strikes affect transportation, garbage collection, refineries, and more. The government is resorting to Article 49-3 of the Constitution to forcefully pass their legislation without the majority of the National Assembly. This further amplifies the protests and scenes of violence in Paris and throughout France.
On June 27, 2023, following the murder of Nahel Merzouk by a police officer during a traffic control in Nanterre, France erupts once again. Quickly, anger and frustration spread like wildfire, and some cities become the scenes of urban guerrilla warfare.
MAURIZIO ORLANDO 