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Editorial: El Mundo

  • Protest in France has spiraled into violence, with public institutes being burned and serious clashes with the police.
  • Protesters have made calls to kill police officers in the name of Allah, exacerbating the turbulence.
  • Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of La France Insoumise, is accused by 78% of French people of inciting protests for electoral purposes.
  • The economic situation in France is delicate, with high debt, deficit and a rising cost of financing.
  • The protests coincide with a rejection of new budget cuts.
  • The economic downturn and instability are strengthening those who offer populist responses, like Mélenchon and Marine Le Pen.

Conclusion: France is facing a crisis that calls for immediate responses to restore order, address its economic issues and safeguard the country's political future, avoiding further populist and violent responses.