# France’s riots expose the impotence of its political class

- Source: Financial Times
- Published: 2026-10-19T17:07:43+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://www.ft.com/content/388569e9-3936-4359-8856-48b006587fb7?syn-25a6b1a6=1
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Shocking violence highlights deepening social division, fiscal constraints and a crisis of leadership

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