The Eiffel Tower has seen better days. Once a majestic symbol of French pride, it’s now a towering casualty in a series of fiery events linked to unrest in the city. Why light it up, you ask? Well, apparently for the celebration of a soccer victory, prompting some chaotic scenes in the City of Light.

Paris finds itself caught in a cycle of turbulence, with portions of the city morphing into battlegrounds. Much of the discord is credited to groups causing unrest. It seems diversity is being unfairly tagged in discussions surrounding these events.

In steps Marine Le Pen, France’s very own political firestarter, who isn’t exactly coy about her thoughts. With her eyes fixed firmly on the April 2027 presidential election, she’s channeling her inner Donald Trump—media tumult and all. She’s been on the receiving end of allegations and court rulings reminiscent of the Trump saga, yet emerges a leading figure of the center-right in France. More nationalist than far-right extremist, she’s tugging at the heartstrings of those longing for the France of yesteryears.

Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron, who’s been making political waves for two terms, plans to step back from the chaos after his stint ends. It seems like politics might not be in his post-presidential plans. Le Pen’s party continues to resonate with more French citizens, reflecting a growing sentiment of nationalism across the country. Discussions surrounding statistics painting a scene of the foreign footprint on crime rates are resurfacing in many forums.

And so, the winds of change are gathering momentum across France (and perhaps Europe at large). As Le Pen’s popularity surges, rally after rally, it’s anyone’s guess what the political landscape will look like next. Perhaps France does want to turn back the clock a little. But as they say, only time will tell if Marine Le Pen truly has the recipe to satisfy France’s cravings for a bygone golden age.