Arthur de Laborde
On a three-day state visit to China, Emmanuel Macron will follow the 11th day of mobilization against pension reform from Beijing. Even abroad, he closely observes the social and political context in France. But how does the President of the Republic plan to break the impasse?
Between 600,000 and 800,000 demonstrators are expected to pound the pavement this Thursday throughout France, on the occasion of the 11th day of mobilization against pension reform. A day that Emmanuel Macron will follow closely, from China where he continues his state visit.
The head of state turns his back
The President of the Republic does not expect an exceptional mobilization this Thursday. An adviser relativizes: “There will be, in his eyes, people in the street, but much less than during certain previous conflicts.” He also notes the drop in the rate of strikers. “Let no one come and explain to us that the country is completely at a standstill,” he says.
For the moment, the president maintains his confidence in Élisabeth Borne and will turn his back until the decision of the Constitutional Council, as if time were suspended until April 14, confides one of his relatives, adding that after this date , the Head of State will have decisions to make. He hopes to bounce back, regain control by multiplying in particular field trips.
Emmanuel Macron wants to see the unions again to talk about other subjects
Emmanuel Macron also wishes to review the unions but to talk about other subjects than pensions: support for young people in professional life, wear and tear at work, training or even career management. He also imagines expressing himself once again in front of the French to set the roadmap.