The nihilism of the times is displayed by the fact that protesters increasingly see fit to attack artworks or statues while significantly impeding people’s lives.

During the French Open semi-final between Marin Cilic and Casper Ruud on June 3, a young female climate activist wearing a t-shirt saying ‘We have 1,028 days left!’ and a flinty expression, interrupted the game by attaching herself to the net on Court Philippe Chatrier.