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Farmers’ revolt in France
Farmers in France are not a homogenous block, and the left needs to be able to unite with its more progressive elements to generalize revolt, argues John Mullen.
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Mass protests against French troops intensify in Niger as the deadline for their withdrawal approaches
France refuses to withdraw its ambassador and troops from Niger, and reiterates its threat of supporting military invasion by ECOWAS, while the regional bloc itself is “determined to bend backwards to accommodate diplomatic efforts”.
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Macron’s invitation to attend South Africa’s BRICS Summit not granted
South Africa’s media agencies report that the country’s authorities have rejected a French request to send an invitation to President Emmanuel Macron to attend the upcoming summit of the BRICS economic group.
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French MPs to vote on Bill that would allow police to spy through phones
The proposed law specifies that the procedure can be executed “without the knowledge or consent of its owner or possessor,” but is limited to suspects involved in terrorism, organised crime and other illegal activities punishable by five or more years in prison.
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European ‘strategic autonomy’ and the perception of reality
French President Emmanuel Macron’s statement in China about developing “strategic autonomy” from the United States is empty posturing intended for the domestic French market.
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The French Left and the ongoing workers revolt
As workers prepare for a long drawn struggle, John Mullen argues now is the time to call for a general strike.
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U.S. media cheer as France forces old people to work
“The Party Is Ending for French Retirees.” That’s the headline the Wall Street Journal (3/14/23) went with just days before French President Emmanuel Macron invoked a special article of the constitution to bypass the National Assembly and enshrine an increase in the retirement age in national law.
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French trade unions: the roots of revolt against Macron
John Mullen writes from Paris on the background to the current strikes and the very different patterns of union organisation in France.
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French strikes and popular mobilizations continue, contesting not only retirement rollback, but also police brutality and authoritarian politics
Since January, more-or-less weekly mass labor mobilizations have continued against a new law that would increase the retirement age from 62 to 64, even after it was rammed through without a vote on March 16.
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What’s the problem with pensions?
The recent massive demonstrations against the Macron administration in France forcing through so-called pension reforms reveals the determined attempts of pro-capitalist governments in all the major economies to cut real wages when we are old and can no longer work.
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France burns as millions protest to defend pensions
March 23 was a national day of action, a general strike, organized by the labor unions in France.
