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Fallout from riots in France
Quick Take

Fallout from riots in France

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: You've seen massive riots across France over almost a week, the worst in nearly 20 years in France, which is really saying something for that country. Social protest is basically taken as sport and riots are frequent. But even in that context, this has been notable and exceptional. What what sparked it off has nothing to do with extending pensions from 62 to 64.

French riots highlight policing problem
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French riots highlight policing problem

Does France have a policing problem? What's been the fallout of the coup or the mutiny attempt in Moscow? Carl Bildt, co-chair of the European Council on Foreign Relations and former prime minister of Sweden, shares his perspective on European politics.