A ‘Doom Loop’ Threatens France as Populism Confronts Markets
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/20/business/france-protests-bond-markets.html
The turmoil shows the profound challenges facing governments stuck between unhappy citizens and wary bond investors.
It’s Not Just France. Europe’s Political Center Is Crumbling.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/20/world/europe/france-protests-europe-centrist-far-right.html
Europe’s centrist parties are losing ground among young people and workers, who are increasingly tempted by populist promises of radical change.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/20/business/france-protests-bond-markets.html
The turmoil shows the profound challenges facing governments stuck between unhappy citizens and wary bond investors.
It’s Not Just France. Europe’s Political Center Is Crumbling.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/20/world/europe/france-protests-europe-centrist-far-right.html
Europe’s centrist parties are losing ground among young people and workers, who are increasingly tempted by populist promises of radical change.