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A "boots on the ground" report from France claims that the ongoing protests against pension reform are led by the CGT Union, a major communist force. The analysis suggests that the French government may be working with extreme movements to channel public anger into relatively unimportant fights. The hosts discuss the resurgence of communist and Maoist strategies in Western politics.
Strikes at French oil refineries led by the CGT union have caused widespread fuel shortages, affecting approximately 30% of gas stations across France. The union rejected a 7% pay raise offer, holding out for a 10% increase to reflect the windfall profits of energy companies. The French government has threatened to requisition workers to restore essential services.
