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Paris, the famous city of romance, is now enveloped in an unusual atmosphere.
Paris, once proud of its magnificent buildings such as the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower, is about to kick off the Olympic Games, but it has shown a different kind of "style" - a frenzy of strikes.
France seem to be born with the blood of strikes, and this unique "tradition" is vividly interpreted at this moment.
On the eve of the Olympics, the France agricultural trade union actually staged a thrilling "big drama".
Thousands of tractors blocked the main road to the capital, as if in an instant, Paris had become an isolated city.
The blockade is not only a shocking protest against the government's agricultural policy, but also a domineering challenge to the entire social system.
It is difficult to describe the suffering of the France peasantry.
The EU's agricultural policy is like a double-edged sword, making them miserable.
The huge gap between soaring prices and sluggish purchase prices, coupled with rising production costs, is like three heavy mountains weighing them down.
Prices of agricultural products in supermarkets have soared, but these increases are out of step with farmers' incomes.
Not to mention the high electricity and fuel bills, which are like pouring salt into their wounds.
At this moment, which attracted the attention of the world, the France peasants finally had enough and let out a deafening cry.
Although this seems to be a temporary move, it reveals their perseverance and determination in despair.
At the same time, some of the France government's policy decisions have also taken a big hit.
Just in March, a wave of strikes swept across France to protest the government's proposed policy of postponing the retirement age.
The streets of Paris were filled with angry protesters, teachers and civil servants stepped forward, public transport was paralyzed, trains were suspended, and the aviation and electricity industries were thrown into chaos.
Although the president of the France CGT said righteously that the strike could only end if the government bent down to listen to the workers.
However, the government seems to have turned a deaf ear to this, and some lawmakers have even dismissed it as not enough to make the government change its mind.
Faced with such a situation, people can't help but ask: can such France, such a government, really be competent for the upcoming Olympic Games? When the celebration of the country becomes a stage for people to vent their grievances, when the voices of protest from all sides converge into an unstoppable force, where will this event of world attention go? This is not only a severe test for the France government, but also a deep reflection on the entire national governance system.
The current wave of strikes undoubtedly reveals the unique political dynamics of France society, reflecting the people's dissatisfaction and helplessness with national policies.
In France, the strike has evolved into a cultural symbol that is as famous as the landmarks of Paris.
Especially when the Macron government threw out the policy of postponing the retirement age, the anger of the people was completely ignited.
Extending the retirement age from 62 to 64 means that the France people will have to work hard for two more years to enjoy a full pension.
For those workers who have been working for many years, this is undoubtedly a heavy financial and physical burden.
What is even more jaw-dropping is that in order to ensure the smooth running of the Olympic torch relay, the government has spared no expense in handing out huge bonuses to the police.
The move, while temporarily quelling the discontent of the police, caused an uproar in other industries.
After all, every industry plays a pivotal role during the Olympics, but they don't get the recognition and compensation they deserve.
This blatant unfair treatment has directly led to a wave of strikes by the France air traffic control union and the transport sector, which has seriously affected the travel plans of international tourists and athletes.
With more than 70% of flights cancelled at Paris-Orly Airport, this is an unprecedented disaster.
Under economic pressure, the government has made another bizarre decision – to promote cost-saving measures in the Olympic catering service, such as providing vegetarian meals for athletes.
This kind of pick-and-sew approach is likely to have a negative impact on the nutritional intake and physical fitness of the athletes, once again exposing the government's straining in crisis management.
The strike frenzy in Paris was not only a revolt against a specific government policy, but also a large-scale public questioning of the entire socio-economic system.
The international stage of the Olympic Games has become a "show field" for protesters in the spotlight.
How to properly deal with this series of thorny issues is undoubtedly a huge challenge for the France government.
We sincerely invite our readers to share their insights and solutions in the comment section.