Arthur de Laborde 10:50 am, 06 April 2023

On a three-day state visit to China, Emmanuel Macron will follow the 11th day of mobilization against the pension reform from Beijing. Even abroad, he closely observes the social and political context in France. But how does the President of the Republic plan to break the deadlock?

Between 600,000 and 800,000 demonstrators are expected to hit the pavement this Thursday throughout the France, on the occasion of the 11th day of mobilization against the pension reform. A day that Emmanuel Macron will follow closely, from China where he continues his state visit.

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The head of state makes the round back

The President of the Republic does not expect an exceptional mobilization this Thursday. A councillor relativizes: "There will be, in his eyes, people on the street, but much less than in some previous conflicts." He also notes the decline in the rate of strikers. "Don't come and explain to us that the country is totally at a standstill," he said.

For the moment, the president maintains his confidence in Elisabeth Borne and will make the round back until the decision of the Constitutional Council, as if time was suspended until April 14, confides one of his relatives adding that after this date, the head of state will have decisions to make. He hopes to bounce back, regain control by multiplying in particular the outings on the field.

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Emmanuel Macron wants to review the unions to talk about other topics

Emmanuel Macron also wants to review the unions but to talk about other subjects than pensions: support for young people in professional life, wear and tear at work, training or career management. He also imagines speaking once again to the French to set the roadmap.