Rumors of Reshuffle Within the French Government
In the event of Élisabeth Borne’s departure, the question arises of the colour of the person who would replace her: would Emmanuel Macron then choose to lean more to the Right or more to the Left?
In the event of Élisabeth Borne’s departure, the question arises of the colour of the person who would replace her: would Emmanuel Macron then choose to lean more to the Right or more to the Left?
The death of Nahel Merzouk draws attention to the major dichotomy afflicting Western nations: the lie that diversity is our strength, rather than our downfall.
As rioters use social media apps like Snapchat and TikTok to coordinate their violent activity, President Macron’s threat to block the sites has led to accusations of “authoritarianism.”
President Macron received a delegation of 220 mayors at the Élysée Palace, from communities hard hit by the violence of recent days or having themselves been direct victims of the violence.
Due to the urgency of the national situation, Emmanuel Macron was forced to cancel a long-awaited trip to Berlin. Once more, France’s diplomatic policy is affected by social unrest.
After six nights of rioting, it would appear that the movement is ebbing slightly. But this apparent return to calm should in no way be seen as a victory because, as in 2005, the fundamental problem still remains.
Generalised civil discord has seen hundreds of arrests and hundreds of injured police officers.
Two town halls were set ablaze in the second night of race riots, while the country’s politically powerful police unions have turned against the Élysée Palace, saying their officers are being turned into scapegoats.
The 17-second act was met with cheers at the scene, but outside has promoted reports on “toxic masculinity,” problematic drinking and an attempt to appeal to the Right.
On the explosive issue of immigration, the two leaders played it safe and emphasised the importance of “dialogue,” insisting as much on the “bilateral” as the “multilateral.”