The PS president of the region, Loïg Chesnais-Girard, believes that it is necessary “to find an answer to this democratic fatigue which is there”. According to him, the autonomy of Brittany presents itself as the solution
The regional council of Brittany voted Friday, April 8 an unprecedented wish asking the State to open “discussions» with a view to the legislative, regulatory and fiscal autonomy of the region.
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“We are aware of the somewhat sulphurous nature of the notion of autonomy in French political grammar“, acknowledged Aziliz Gouez, presenting the text for the autonomist group”Breizh a-gleiz“. “Brittany is ready, mature to embark on this path of legislative, regulatory and fiscal autonomy“, she however estimated. All the political groups have come out in favor of this autonomy, except for the National Rally.
The deputy and regional councilor LR Marc Le Fur notably underlined that it already existed in Alsace “another labor law more protective of workers, another social security more protective“. “There are specific laws in France (…) This opens up prospects for us“, he underlined. “If we go in this direction, we would ultimately be doing a great service to the state itself.” who is “as omnipotent as impotent“, added Marc Le Fur, referring to the”failure of a state that has dispersed“.
Democratic fatigue
The vice-president of the regional council Michaël Quernez said “yes to this extra soul that is autonomyfor the majority group (Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats). “This text gives strength to Brittany“, abounded the president PS of the region Loïg Chesnais-Girard, by estimating that it was necessary”find an answer to this democratic fatigue that is there“. “The chance we offer the state is to take our responsibilities and be accountable to our fellow citizens.“, he assured.
In this wish, Brittany asks the next government and parliament “to initiate discussions for the definition of a possible model of autonomy for Brittany, including a share of legislative and regulatory power” but also “a redefinition of budgetary relations between the Region and the State, with the aim of guaranteeing the region a basket of significant tax resources with power over rates and definition of the tax base“.
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The regions “have very limited fiscal capacity” and “have no regulatory powers in their own areas of competence», notes the text. “They too often find themselves reduced to asking the State to act to solve problems that could fall under their responsibility.“, adds the wish, considering that this situation caused “delays, tensions, misunderstandings“. The text also calls for a consultation on the reunification of Brittany with five departments (including Loire-Atlantique). The vote for this wish comes as the government has undertaken to open a discussion process in Corsica on a possible autonomous status for the island.
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