France on the road to the abyss? The grim forecast following the riots: "You won't be able to get out of this situation"
Naftali Ben Simon warned on 103FM that France is in a deep economic crisis following the riots, with a 7% increase in gas prices and expected damage to tourism and businesses ahead of Christmas. According to him, 'France can no longer get out of this situation'.
Naftali Ben Simon, an Israeli commentator, was interviewed on the 103FM radio program and warned that France is in a deep economic crisis following the massive riots and protests. According to him, the protest has gone beyond issues of cost of living and education and now touches on France's identity, image, and the future of its residents. He noted that just today a 7% increase in heating gas prices was reported, in addition to high fuel prices, the high cost of living, and low wages. Ben Simon warned of severe damage to tourism and businesses ahead of Christmas, with about 40% of the business turnover for the next two months potentially affected. At the end of the interview, he gave a grim forecast: 'France can no longer get out of this situation because one thing leads to another'. The article is based on the words of a single interviewee and does not include broad analysis or additional sources.