France’s Unrest Has Deep Roots. Proposed Immigration Restrictions Will Make Things Worse

Tags: Bureaucracy and Regulation, Immigration, Media and Culture

09/04/2023 Emmanuel Comte

The rioting in France is not due to racism nor is it the logical end of immigration. Instead, it is rooted in France’s minimum wage and other labor restrictions that lead to unemployment and resentment.

Original Article: “France’s Unrest Has Deep Roots. Proposed Immigration Restrictions Will Make Things Worse”

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