Parisians Plan Protest in Seine Over Olympic Clean-Up Costs

Residents threaten to defecate in river to highlight misallocated resources and unresolved social issues.

Protesters criticize the €1.4 billion spent on cleaning the Seine for the Olympics while neglecting social problems.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo postponed her planned swim in the river, citing the upcoming French elections.
Recent tests revealed high levels of faecal bacteria in the Seine, failing to meet Olympic standards.
The protest, organized under the hashtag #JeChieDansLaSeineLe23Juin, has gained significant online traction.
Officials face increasing pressure to address water quality issues before the Games begin in five weeks.