The hollowed -out republic: violent unrest in France

The hollowed -out republic: violent unrest in France

Title: Emmanuel Macron canceled state visit in Germany - unrest in the suburbs reason for this

Emmanuel Macron will not travel to Germany for the time being and will not go to the suburbs characterized by unrest and violence. The reason for this lies in his personal security risk. The French President is afraid of his life, especially after the death of the minor Frenchman Nahel M., who died in a police ball in Nanterre near Paris.

Under the guise of the République, which stands for human rights and democracy, there has been a blatant official failure for decades. People in the suburbs who live in violence and poverty feel ignored and rejected by the authorities. They no longer see themselves as part of the state and have lost confidence in the promise of freedom, equality and fraternity.

An urgent measure to solve these problems would be the reorganization of the police. The hierarchies and authority of the police must be reconsidered in order to counteract difficulties in control and an authoritarian approach. The groundless and often racially motivated people in the problem areas must also be stopped. The police should develop a human -friendly communication strategy to promote mutual respect on difficult terrain.

It is clear that there is no justification for the flared violence in the suburbs. The illegal and unexcused killing of Nahel M. by the police must not serve as a reason for destruction and looting. However, as long as nothing substantial changes in the suburbs, such outbreaks will continue to take place.

It remains to be seen how the French government will react to these problems. The security and trust of people in the suburbs must be restored so that they do not alienate themselves from the République. This is the only way to ensure a common future on the basis of freedom, equality and fraternity.