Pension reform: Emmanuel Macron stays straight in his boots despite strong protests

Emmanuel Macron is not a bitter man. Twenty-four hours before the new day of mobilization against the pension reform, which was adopted by the National Assembly without a vote, under Article 49.3 of the Constitution, the head of state spoke in an interview on TF1 and French TV news at 13:00. 2, Wednesday, March 22. Despite the political and social storms that power is experiencing, it makes its own choices without batting an eye. “I have no regrets, I live with willpower and endurance” The President of the Republic explained bravado.

Street rage does not go away. The union front is not cracking. The frustration of the parliament and the majority part is not diminishing. But nothing seems to be able to break the thread of the five-year term. “We have no right to stop or stop”mocks the head of state and turns aside the censorship, which the government approached by nine votes two days before. On Monday, it was shown that there was no alternative majority. He is evacuating.

The disputed text, which provides for the increase of the legal retirement age from 62 to 64 years, will enter into force. “by the end of the year”In addition to the partial or complete censorship of the Constitutional Council. “There are no 36 solutions”, Justifies Emmanuel Macron and claims that there is a reform “necessary” To ensure the balance of the payment system. Freed from any desire for re-election – de facto prevented by the constitution – he presents himself as a “guarantor”. best interests of the nation” In front of the opposition and dishonest associations considered irresponsible.

“The magic formula that is for all the opposition and all those who oppose this reform project is deficit.” He leaves, gives up on her, “She swept the dust under the rug.” According to him, only he would lead “Because of a sense of responsibility.” “Am I happy to carry out this reform?” no”He claims to better portray himself as a civil servant with the only compass “General Interest”. whatever it costs him. “If unpopularity is needed today, I will support it” he declares.

The only regret that the tenant of the Elysée has is that the patent failed to make itself understood by the French, who are generally opposed to the project. “We have not been able to share the limitation of the implementation of this reform, or rather, the need.he admits.