French mayors are gathering in Paris for their 106th congress, dubbed the ‘Congress of Anger’, amidst rising tensions with the government over budget cuts. The mayors express a profound lack of trust towards the state, exacerbated by cuts proposed by the Minister of the Economy, Bruno Le Maire. Protests and actions are planned throughout the week, with leaders like David Lisnard of the Association of Mayors warning of a ‘gilets jaunes in sashes’ scenario. The government, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, is attempting to ease tensions while addressing budgetary concerns.

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