Le Récap is the daily news summary of Média, a French news outlet. Every weekday from Monday to Thursday at 8 p.m., the show delivers a direct and unfiltered review of current events. Recently, the program has focused on rising tensions in France, where the government has been accused of responding to public anger with repression. This comes amid widespread protests, including strikes by civil servants and high school students, as well as concerns over police violence and threats against the left-wing news organization LFI. France is currently experiencing a wave of strikes and demonstrations, with 160 protests planned across the country. These include actions by teachers, caregivers, firefighters, and other public sector workers. A major point of contention is the government’s decision to freeze the index point, which determines salary increases, while the cost of living continues to rise. This has left one in six public sector workers earning below the minimum wage, relying on state allowances to make up the difference. Firefighters are also demanding two billion euros to fund reinforcements and air tankers, while high school students have mobilized in response to what they see as poor conditions and inadequate support. The government has been criticized for its response to the protests, with officials referring to the demonstrations as "urban violence" and focusing on arrests rather than addressing the underlying issues. Students and teachers argue that the government is criminalizing protesters to avoid confronting the real problem: why not take money from the ultra-rich and tax evaders, who are estimated to avoid paying 100 billion euros annually, instead of cutting public services? The government’s approach has led to growing frustration, with a new movement planned for October 17, possibly involving the return of the Yellow Vests, a protest movement that emerged in 2018. High school students have been particularly affected by the government’s response, with 635 arrests reported in three days and the threat of criminal sanctions. Authorities are attempting to shift public attention away from the students’ demands for better education and future opportunities, instead focusing on incidents like burned trash bins. The government and media have increasingly labeled the left-wing political group La France insoumise and its supporters as "proxies of the far-left." This strategy has even extended to criminalizing elected officials who support the social movement. With calls for the dissolution of LFI growing, the situation is reaching a critical point, as both social protests and political opposition face increasing pressure.