“The 49.3 then the fever”: the pension reform and the “forced transition” of Macron to the front page of the press this Friday

A 49.3, tense debates in the National Assembly and a “revitalized” social movement. This Thursday, March 16, was marked by many adventures that will be decisive for the future of the pension reform, which is considered approved after the application of article 49.3 of the Constitution by Elisabeth Borne. A political election on the front page of many newspapers this Friday morning.

“The 49.3 then the fever”, headline The voice of the north which thus returns to the demonstrations organized throughout the country to protest against the government’s decision.

At the national level, Release points to Emmanuel Macron as the main person responsible for the pension crisis. “Its his fault”, can be read in capital letters on the front page of the left-wing newspaper, which considers Elisabeth Borne to be a “beleaguered prime minister” and that the strikers are “reinvigorated”.

“The battle is far from over”

Always to the left Humanity denounces “the arm of honor to the people” carried out by “the Macron-Borne couple”. The newspaper founded by Jean Jaurès refers here to the gestures of Eric Dupond-Moretti in the National Assembly a few days ago and, on the pension reform, states that “the battle is far from over”.

“After the use of 49.3, the executive weakened and isolated”, title for his part le figarowho believes that by opting for “the passage in force”, Elisabeth Borne revives the union protest and exposes herself to a motion of censure.

A claim confirmed overnight: Across the country, thousands of people spontaneously protested against the use of 49.3. The unions, for their part, have called a new major mobilization date for March 23.

Regarding the motion of censure, the opposition should support Charles de Courson and the members of the LIOT group to present a cross-partisan text.

“What a circus!”

The cross it also puts in a 49.3 that “turns on the National Assembly”, when the parisian sees in the use of this constitutional weapon “security” that the government has decided to privilege.

“Emmanuel Macron and Elisabeth Borne [redoutaient]not get a majority”, recalls the daily Ile-de-France. “A 49.3… And then?” asks Le Dauphiné Liberated.

“What a circus!” finally title the free lunch, stating that “Macron passes in force with 49.3” This daily broadcast in the south of France also echoes the Parisian demonstration on Thursday night, evoking tensions in the Place de la Concorde.