The political scientist predicted the early end of Macron's career due to the protests in France

The protests in France may lead to the early end of the political career of President Emmanuel Macron. The authorities are facing a wave of indignation that could deprive the president of his powers ahead of time. Pavel Feldman, Candidate of Political Sciences, Professor at the Academy of Labor and Social Relations, expressed this opinion in an interview with Izvestia on September 10.

"Macron has long been politically bankrupt, but his political career may end earlier than his allotted term of office as a result of the protests," Feldman said.

He added that France has been experiencing a crisis of confidence in the government in recent years, which is only getting worse against the background of economic problems and global challenges.

The French, like other Europeans, are accustomed to high social standards, the political scientist stressed. Now they are facing a new reality, where the standard of living is rapidly declining, and basic benefits are disappearing.

"No amount of protests can change this state of affairs. European elites have made a number of fatal mistakes, and only a radical change in foreign policy can reverse negative trends," the expert said.

"If Macron were like Charles de Gaulle, he would resign immediately"

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The protests that began in France, according to the expert, may spread to other countries of the European Union. A "perfect storm" awaits Western Europe: the combination of budget deficits and the migration crisis is leading to growing social and economic problems.

In addition, the United States is increasing pressure on its European partners with high tariffs, while Ukraine continues to demand assistance in the form of funds and weapons. In this context, Brussels is pursuing a policy that, according to the expert, leads to the abandonment of available Russian hydrocarbons, which exacerbates the situation.

"France was the first to feel the signs of an impending storm, but soon it will cover the entire European Union," Feldman concluded, pointing to the possible expansion of the protest wave across Europe.

Earlier in the day in Paris, protesters began blocking streets and burning bonfires as a sign of dissatisfaction with the austerity measures proposed by the government and the political crisis in the country.

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