France protests escalate; far-left and chaos actors exploit unrest, police struggle

Anti-government protests in France have escalated, with further demonstrations planned for Saturday. Political scientist Hélène Miard-Delacroix notes that far-left groups and 'chaos actors' are mutually benefiting from the unrest, while police capacity to control the situation is strained. The development signals a deepening domestic political crisis, though the immediate market impact is limited.