Macron faces anger at home, ‘block everything’ campaign rocks France days after PM's ouster

On September 10, protesters in France launched the nationwide “Block Everything” movement, sparking transport chaos, street blockades, and fierce clashes with police across cities like Paris, Montpellier, and Nantes. Over 200 people were arrested as law enforcement deployed 80,000 police to restore order amid burning barricades and service disruptions on SNCF trains. Started by right-wing groups and quickly adopted by the left and far-left, the grassroots movement drew momentum online, with demands ranging from economic justice to opposition to President Macron's austerity-driven policies. The unrest unfolds just days after the ouster of Prime Minister Bayrou, adding to France’s deepening political turmoil as Sébastien Lecornu steps into office and Macron faces mounting calls to resign.