The streets of Paris witnessed a major anti-war demonstration on March 29, as thousands of protesters took to the French capital to express their opposition to President Emmanuel Macron’s military aid policies for Ukraine. The rally, organized by former National Rally politician Florian Philippot and his party, The Patriots, highlighted growing discontent among segments of the French population over the government’s foreign policy and NATO’s involvement in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

The protests erupted in response to Macron’s latest announcement of an additional €2 billion ($2.16 billion) in military assistance for Ukraine. This package, unveiled on March 27, includes advanced surface-to-air missiles, armored vehicles, and drones, marking a significant escalation of France’s role in the conflict. Macron has also been actively advocating for the deployment of Western troops to Ukraine as peacekeepers, a proposal that has met resistance both at home and abroad.

Chanting slogans such as “Macron, we don’t want your war!” and “Let’s quickly leave NATO!”, demonstrators voiced their frustration with the French government’s increasing military commitments in Eastern Europe. Many carried placards bearing the message “Macron, we will not die for Ukraine,” reflecting a broader concern that France’s involvement in the conflict could escalate into direct confrontation with Russia.

Macron’s stance on Ukraine has been a divisive issue within France. While his administration has framed military aid as........

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