Before the microphone of BFMTV, the Minister of the Economy Bruno Le Maire admitted that the anger of the French goes far beyond the issue of the pension system. According to him, it is the work as a whole that is cause for concern.
Impromptu demonstrations and clashes between protesters and police have taken place in several cities across France since Thursday night, the day Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne drew 49.3 to pass the government’s highly controversial pension bill. .
Gatherings were banned on Saturday at the Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysees to prevent further incidents in the capital.
Live decently with your salary
Bruno Le Maire says he understands the anger of the French who question the purpose of his work.
In fact, it is difficult to deny the exasperation of the French that is manifested in the street but also at the polls. According to an Elabe survey published this weekend, 68% of the French feel angry after using 49.3. Only 8% said they were satisfied.
They wonder “how can you pay your rent, pay your bills, feed your kids properly, do your shopping, maybe be able to afford a restaurant, a movie theater?” […] that is the anger of the French”, he lists, adding that the government listens to them.
Bring color back to work
According to Bruno Le Maire, a lot has already been done with Emmanuel Macron, but they can do even more. In particular, he wants to advance the issue of decarbonizing the country, which would allow jobs to be created and not be left behind by the United States, Germany or even China, he said.
Source: BFM TV
