It’s the economy, stupid: Why France will keep burning

TL;DR

Current riots in France are a precursor to greater future disorder, deeply ingrained in French political culture.
The root cause of escalating chaos is France's socialist economy, marked by high debt (118% debt-to-GDP), high unemployment, and slow economic growth.
Immigration issues contribute, but the core problem is excessive government spending (57% of GDP) crowding out private investment and requiring punitive taxes.
Restrictive labor laws in France hinder immigrant employment, compounded by systemic racial prejudice and difficulty accessing casual work.
Failure to address criminality in suburbs has led to lawlessness and a sense of impunity, isolating immigrant communities.
Political candidates offer unrealistic solutions, such as cutting immigration spending while simultaneously proposing increased pension benefits, which are fiscally impossible.
France is heading towards a fiscal cliff, with investors demanding higher premiums to lend money due to perceived inability to enact reforms.
Future governments will be forced to choose between drastic spending cuts or economic collapse, with potential EU intervention requiring austerity measures.
Accepting necessary reforms like increased pension age, labor market liberalization, and public sector cuts would likely spark widespread public rage and calls for Frexit.

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