Paris Olympics 2024: How Politics & Protests In France Threaten To Mar World’s Biggest Sporting Gala

As the 2024 Paris Olympics draw near, France finds itself in the throes of unprecedented political turmoil. Unexpected election results have plunged the nation into chaos, with a hung parliament and a deeply divided society. Protests, strikes, and violent clashes have erupted in the streets of Paris, casting a shadow over the preparations for the Games. Can France overcome this crisis and deliver a successful Olympics, or will political unrest mar the world's most anticipated sporting event?
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[@anngray8224]

The protesters have every right to show the world that their govt is corrupt. We are all sick of politicians ignoring what the public want.

[@silentmajority8365]

The fruit of diversity a country literally divided to a point they cannot agree on a leader

[@joiedevie3901]

How do you define corrupt? Everything that happened follows their constitution.

[@joiedevie3901]

@@silentmajority8365 Oh? Like the US in 1860? Because "diversity" was REALLY an issue then, wasn't it, genius?

[@silentmajority8365]

@@joiedevie3901 We did not have MU slims Genius We did not have millions from Latin America showing up on our door step expecting free stuff Genius

[@silentmajority8365]

​ @joiedevie3901 We did not have MU slims Genius We did not have millions from Latin America showing up on our door step expecting free stuff Genius

[@somejohndoe3004]

The games are not as great now as they once were.

[@jagrutijoshi6113]

They are still good with a lot of talent but needs to be impartial in politics for true sports.

[@annakisfaludinebaan]

It is a shame and disgrace that Olympia is held under such dangerous conditions!

[@tiffanyisaacson1407]

They should cancel, dont put the athletes' lives in danger !

[@greenenergy4265]

Anything bad that happens during the Olympics, France and Macron can easily blame on ... fill in the blank

[@LanikMartin]

You cannot go to the Olympics in Paris: Announcing a strike by airport unions for a pay rise and against pay differences. From July 17, 2024 in France. From 16.7.2024 Prague. Airplanes won't fly.😳

[@jacquelineperet6599]

💯✅️💯✅️💯✅️

[@pamelawalker8052]

Macron, so sure of himself. Well now they have a country with a 3 way different way of running the country. Unrest ahead for the politicians and the people

[@joiedevie3901]

Well, he can take pride in ushering in the Sixth Republic.

[@alanattfield7174]

Hmmm watch and wait for something to kick off.... during the Olympics.

[@silentmajority8365]

The fruit of d versity

[@stefansyiemiong5881]

I as an Indian citizen would love to visit Marine Le Pen’s France and not a Jihadi muslim France which it is headed for under the leftists.

[@bobi200samatar6]

You would be visiting a US-reali puppet state of the right control it.

[@joiedevie3901]

Well, Indian citizen, you have enough problems that need attention in your own country . . .

[@nikz_1991]

Nothing more to expect from Modi Bakth..

[@stefansyiemiong5881]

@@nikz_1991 I dont think you like me because I love a strong Indian leader who has made me proud to be an Indian !

[@stefansyiemiong5881]

I think you are pro Xi Jin ping who wants my nation to break up . We in the Northeast are as Indian as any Indian Citizen , we love Bharat , we are Indians make no mistake my friend . We have lot of martyres for our Bharat Mata !

[@ptseti]

AHHH Paris..the City of Love. so much love 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Thank you Parius for showing the world what a hypocrite you are! Carry on!

[@peetfourie5193]

Israeli athletes better stay out of France - remember what happened in Munich ?

[@livondiramerian6999]

Respect for the rights of others is peace.

[@silentmajority8365]

Impossible with being D verse

[@gmohk1567]

the violence comes from the left side

[@john.norris]

they will have it no other way

[@jacquelineperet6599]

MO OLYMPICS WORLD PEACE THATS WHAT MATTER

[@mandibarcena6667]

The Olympic committee has to consider cancelling. I am afraid Munich might happen again.

[@jimisse1]

Macron vs Traore

[@water4sure]

I used to be left but they have gone crazy! It needs reform as it’s not safe for women anymore!

[@Howrider65]

Many will cancel their trips to the Olympics.

[@visittavee7773]

Big problem, many people will not show up.many hotel , restaurant. Empty .

[@Elantien]

Empty in Paris ofc...

[@Jasmine_12376]

French needs to rebel, protest and get back their country! We want a French France not a ruined Muslim France!

[@paulbeveridge3963]

Fingers crossed

[@shubhamer2000]

Its hilarious too see that international subscrubers are watching INDIAN geopolitical news for their country news 😂😂😂😂

[@loocl2887]

Macron asked for it, he got it more than he asked for.

[@MQuigleyopiod]

Social justice haha. WTF is that.

[@jaysidhanta7537]

To be in left always right

[@umbertomaresca6192]

ohhhhhh I can see only now Paris is a mess!!!!!!

[@userlsuser-yo9te]

很多话不能说在前头，到时候再说吧且太公开了，又有很多假消息。

[@hostashevsky]

Right wing didn’t organize the violent protests. That was left wing hooligans. You’ve got it wrong !

[@koala6016]

Proof?