Political parallels in France and the US: Anger at the ballot box and in the streets

“Political parallels in France and the US: Anger at the ballot box and in the streets”

Anger has long been a driving force for political change, but with the midterm elections in the US and the ongoing protests in France, widespread anger in both nations is currently front and centre. We take a look at some of the common issues causing this anger on both sides of the Atlantic, including the rising cost of living, a loss of faith in institutions and an eroding of the social contract.