France, March 22 -- In spring 2020, France shut down schools and businesses as the world faced a mysterious new illness - Covid-19. The first of three lockdowns was imposed- but why did people accept strict limits on movement in a country that is so used to protests and debates?
Starting 17 March 2020, people in France were not allowed outside for 55 days.
After shuttering schools, restaurants and other businesses, the French government imposed its firststrict lockdownto contain the spread of Covid.
The population was required to present certificates whenever they left home. They were permitted a maximum of one hour outside for shopping or exercising, and only those working "essential" jobs could travel further than a kilometre.
And for...