However, the huge underlying problem that will constrain that task is the lack of values-based political parties across the whole spectrum to the left of Marine Le Pen’s far-right movement. Both the major parties of right and left imploded as a consequence of their own internal problems and Macron’s En Marche leapt into the vacuum. By 2027, Macron’s party will not have Macron, and the focus of the “old” parties should be on filling the new vacuum that will then exist. Michael MeadowcroftLeedsIn order to avoid a move even closer towards the normalisation of fascism, Emmanuel Macron does not need to move closer to the right but instead needs to look to the left. It is estimated that, to meet increases in the cost of living, French workers need a minimum wage of €2,000 (£1,670).

Source: The Guardian April 27, 2022 17:13 UTC