France looks set to face civil unrest, the like of which the country has not seen for decades.
The Senate are likely to vote on Wednesday on pension reforms, and on Tuesday another day of widespread protest is going to happen. So far we're already seen angry scenes in places like Nanterre, and images of police in riot gear, masked protesters, banners and the inevitable tear gas and clouds of smoke.
It's probably as serious as I can remember, and it's uncertain where it will end. If the vote goes through, things may escalate on both sides, Sarko's allies seeing a victory as permission to continue with their programme, their opponents no doubt upping their demands and their activities.
All in all pretty bleak, with battle positions being reinforced on both sides and a long campaign looking certain.
So what is the soundtrack for this unrest? Well, this is at number one in France at the moment...
I suspect I won't be waiting long for someone with more time than I have to edit the song with the inevitable riot footage...
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