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On the occasion of the French presidency of the European Union, a star-studded flag was hung for a day under the Parisian monument. The rebels, the right and the extreme right were offended by the approach, forgetting that the history of the country is also community.
Rest assured, nothing changes. Barely started the year 2022, excess and exaggeration, without forgetting the approximation, are already at the rendezvous. Around a flag! In this case the European flag, briefly hung under the Arc de Triomphe to mark the start of the French presidency of the European Union. “Outraged”, “outrage”, “profaning act”, “erasure of the French identity”, “macronist whims” … Le Pen, Zemmour, but also Pécresse or Mélenchon competed in a festival of electoral opportunism, which it remains to be seen whether they will pay off.
Long peaceful period
Where does this distortion of spirit come from, which must necessarily oppose France to the European Union? One flag to another? France is Europe, like Europe is France. I am no less French because I also call myself deeply European. The Arc de Triomphe, the tomb of the unknown soldier, the Eiffel Tower are no less French symbols because there float for a moment the golden stars on a blue background.
Yes, this European flag is a strong symbol. But it is not at the expense of the French flag. On the contrary. He sublimates it and reminds us of where we are today, The French Presidency of the European Union 2022 Presidential Election 2022 European Union