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France Protests Smolder on an Empty Budget as Macron Calls for Calm

The traditional first-choice solution to unrest — spending to keep the peace — is no longer an option.

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Bloomberg· Oct 19, 9:59 AMFrance Protests Smolder on an Empty Budget as Macron Calls for Calm

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