Spooked By Putin, France Erupts Over Sending Troops To Ukraine, EU Pledge; Macron On The Brink?
Thousands marched in Paris demanding President Emmanuel Macron's resignation and France's exit from the EU, amid record-low approval ratings and growing anger over economic policies. Opposition leader Marine Le Pen and other critics accuse Macron of driving the country into democratic crisis, as Prime Minister Bayrou faces a no-confidence vote over austerity measures. Macron, meanwhile, reaffirmed support for Ukraine, pushing for a "reassurance force" post-war — a move that has further divided domestic and European opinion. Watch