Hundreds of Parisians took to the streets on Tuesday to protest President Macron’s escalating military spending and the government’s role in what they call “imperialist wars.” Demonstrators, including members of socialist and communist groups, waved flags, lit flares, and chanted slogans like “Merchants of death, profiteers of war” and “For peace.” Protesters condemned France’s support for conflicts in Ukraine, Israel-Palestine, Congo, and Sudan, while criticizing the government for prioritizing tanks and missiles over hospitals, education, and social welfare. The demonstrations come amid France’s 2026 draft budget, which boosts military funding while slashing social programs, following Macron’s loss of his parliamentary majority.
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