On the eve of a debate in the Assembly, at the initiative of LFI, Emmanuel Macron believes that the issue of bullfighting in France was “a real issue” but that it was not “the priority of the moment”. On the sidelines of a visit to the Hall of the Association of Mayors, the President of the Republic affirmed that “tomorrow there will be no prohibition” and rather advocated “a conciliation, an exchange.”
The subject has unleashed passions since the bill calling for its total ban, presented by the deputy La France insoumise Aymeric Caron.
“The animal condition is not always heard enough”
“The animal condition is not always sufficiently listened to,” admitted Emmanuel Macron. “It is a real issue. When we talk about hunting, bullfighting, the issue of animal consideration, it must be addressed. This is what also allows us to be collectively intelligent. In the same way, we must look at what is in our culture. “
The Head of State thus called for “taking into account the specificities and local customs to which our compatriots are legitimately linked.” “As soon as we’re in invective, it doesn’t work,” he said.
In recent weeks, defenders of the animal cause and those who are rather favorable to maintaining tradition have clashed with platform strikes in the press and other demonstrations. The bill, which is the subject of more than 500 reforms, has little chance of being approved, despite the fact that it has the support of the majority of public opinion.
Source: BFM TV
