Christophe Barbier (born 25 January 1967) is a French political journalist and columnist who was chief editor of L'Express from 2006 to 2016. (wikipedia)
It could be good for him if people think he's just like ordinary French people, and has highs and lows. It makes him a bit more human.
He has profited from the riots and the protests.
It's impossible for the government to hold on now. There were too many people in the streets ... The government will have to get out of this crisis by suspending the CPE.