US officials have said they are monitoring the developing situation. "Our thoughts are with the French people fighting for democracy," said the White House Spokesperson, adding that any attempts by Macron to use violence to stifle the peaceful protests will be met with condemnation and heavy sanctions.
Meanwhile, in Bruxelles Ursula von der Leyen said that it is obvious the French people want change and freedom. "We have been worried by reports coming from France, the EU stands with the people of France and will do anything to help assist a peaceful transition of power", she said.
In cities across Europe people have come out into the street to protest against Macron, holding banners that say "Macron = murderer" and "ICC Trial for Macron now!" Countries bordering France have increased security on their borders and all European airline operators have temporarily suspended flights to and from France.
Many are saying Macron will not go without a fight, describing him as an old, sick man with nothing to lose, desperately clinging to power.
Yoon trying a coup. Scholz cabinet collapsed. Almost 3 million signatures for a new election against Starmer. Trump elected and won the popular vote. And now this crisis.
I'm trying to keep an account of the dwindling legitimacy of NATO (or NATO+) regimes and it's happening so fast I can't keep track.
You're missing the Romanian Supreme Court annulling the first round of presidential elections just two days before the second round
Damn, that was quick. Greece also had a General Strike the other day.
Looks like the US is supporting (supported?) Yoon over the SK parliament. I think they still advise people to reconsider traveling and those who are already in SK to be careful and follow the developments. Maybe they still think (hope?) that there will be further problems.