In the absence of votes, the street

The article discusses the recent violent protests in France, highlighting the involvement of far-left groups and the resulting chaos. It critiques the media's misrepresentation of these events, particularly the confusion between far-left and far-right terminology. The protests, sparked by student grievances over educational inequality, escalated into violence, with significant property damage and injuries reported. The author reflects on the implications of this unrest for the political landscape in France, suggesting that the far-left is responding to the rise of nationalist sentiments by adopting more radical tactics. The piece also draws parallels with similar sentiments in Portugal, where leftist movements are seen as potentially inciting unrest.