France is experiencing the most significant political crisis in recent years. Hundreds of thousands of citizens across the country have taken to the streets as part of the “Bloquons tout” (“Block Everything”) movement, demanding the immediate resignation of President Emmanuel Macron.

The scale of the protests reflects the depth of distrust towards the French leader. On September 10, 80,000 demonstrators were counted by the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) in Marseille, around 8,000 in Lyon and 6,000 in Montpellier, 12,500 in Grenoble, according to the CGT, 10,400 in Rennes, and 5,000 in Nantes. The Ministry of the Interior recorded 430 protest actions, 273 gatherings, and 157 blockages, bringing together 29,000 demonstrators nationwide, alongside 105 incidents of arson and nearly 300 arrests. These figures clearly demonstrate the breadth of opposition to Macron’s policies.

The French condemn inflation, austerity measures and the political class, which they believe is out of touch with reality in France. In addition, there is discontent over the endless aid to Ukraine, which has seriously affected the country's economy. Observers note that Macron’s strategy has not only undermined internal stability but also seriously weakened France’s international standing.

The failure of Paris’ military strategy in the Sahel, coupled with the termination of agreements with Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Senegal, and Chad, has effectively ended French dominance in the region. Experts have openly described this as “Macron’s diplomatic fiasco.” The situation was further aggravated by unrest in New Caledonia, where residents have demanded greater independence from Paris.

Having lost influence in Africa, French authorities shifted their focus to demonstrative support for Ukraine. However, the conflict has dragged on, and billions of euros have been “swallowed” by the war effort in Kyiv. Against this backdrop, the growing discontent of French citizens became inevitable.

Today, the French people, much like the countries of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), recognize the need to defend their sovereignty and revise the imposed course. Macron has already lost Africa, and now risks losing the trust of his own people. The protests under the banner of “Bloquons tout” are a clear signal: the era of unconditional support for his policies is coming to an end.