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In presenting the pension reform, Édouard Philippe failed to calm the anger of the unions. On the contrary, the CFDT is now also calling for a demonstration on December 17. And the polls do not show a reversal of public opinion in favor of the government despite the inconvenience caused by the strike.
The rotting strategy is a risky strategy. It relies on the separation of the majority of French people from the strike movement. At the moment, it is not working.
The last poll carried out by Odoxa-Dentsu Consulting after the presentation of the reform by the Prime Minister indicates that the French have for the most part not been convinced and that they are still 68% to consider that the strike is justified.
Emmanuel Macron remains behind
The reform continues to be a source of anxiety and Édouard Philippe is therefore still maneuvering to try to get back in touch with the unions, especially the CFDT of Laurent Berger, very uplifted since the announcement of a pivotal age at 64.
The exercise is difficult and the chances of unblocking something before the big demonstration on December 17 are very slim. The government is therefore trying to defuse conflicts sector by sector: police, teachers ... to avoid at least a convergence of movements .
Meanwhile, Emmanuel Macron remains in the background. Asked at his press conference after the European Council, he said he did not want to " send a message " from Brussels. He will only intervene if the situation requires it and this is clearly not yet the case.
I hope that the government continues its work. It is underway, the Prime Minister has taken several initiatives in this direction.
President Emmanuel Macron “I think it is good for the government to be at work” 12/13/2019 - by Anthony Lattier Listen
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