SEVERAL European states have witnessed mass protests over the past few days, mostly focusing on socioeconomic grievances. But the largest — and most violent — demonstrations took place in France. Over the weekend, nearly half a million people took to the streets in cities across France, with the protests descending into mob violence, looting, and arson. Thousands have been arrested. French students had been protesting for weeks, demanding improvement in the public education system. But the recent protests........

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