Mélenchon threatens general strike, calls Macron 'absolute monarchy' amid protests

French far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon has escalated rhetoric against President Emmanuel Macron, accusing him of behaving like an 'absolute monarchy' and threatening a general strike if he does not concede to ongoing protests. This marks a sharpening of political confrontation in France, with potential for significant domestic disruption. The threat signals growing pressure on Macron's government, though the likelihood and impact of a general strike remain uncertain.

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