The Secretary of State to the Minister of Education, Gabriel Attal, called Sunday "the young people of France to seize" the national debate launched by Emmanuel Macron to channel two months of social anger expressed by the "yellow vests" . "I appeal to the youth of France, the young people of France, to seize this debate," said the Secretary of State on Radio J, enjoining young people to register to participate in debates close to home and also to "animate" them.
Young people "have things to say". "Young people have a singular voice, they have things to say about the ecological transition (we know that the environment, young people are more sensitive than others), on the question of public services, on the question of taxation undoubtedly, democracy and institutions, "he said. "Go and promote your voice, carry your convictions, the voice of youth must be heard in these debates." The day before, the tenth day of mobilization of "yellow vests" had gathered 84,000 demonstrators across France according to official figures.
Social Justice and RIC. In the street, the "yellow vests" demanded more social justice, the introduction of a citizens' initiative referendum (RIC) or the restoration of the ISF. The mobilization did not weaken after the launch of the debate, articulated around four themes (purchasing power, taxation, democracy and environment), that the head of state defended during two trips this week in the region.