We at [company name] understand the importance of keeping our clients up-to-date with the latest events happening in the world. That’s why we’re dedicated to delivering the most informative and insightful news articles that help our clients stay ahead of the game. In this article, we’ll discuss the critical moment facing President Emmanuel Macron as the National Assembly is due to vote on no-confidence motions filed after his government bypassed parliament to push through an unpopular rise in the state pension age.
Background
After weeks of protests against the pension overhaul, Macron’s government triggered three nights of unrest and demonstrations in Paris and throughout the country, reminiscent of the Yellow Vest protests that erupted in late 2018 over high fuel prices. The move to bypass parliament to push through the pension reform led to the filing of two motions of no-confidence in parliament on Friday – a multiparty no-confidence motion co-signed by the left-wing Nupes alliance and the far-right National Rally party.
Monday’s Votes
Opposition lawmakers filed the no-confidence motions in response to Macron’s government’s use of a special clause in the French Constitution, allowing them to push the pensions reform bill through the National Assembly without a vote by lawmakers. Although Monday’s votes may display anger at Macron’s government, it’s unlikely to bring it down. Even though Macron’s party lost its absolute majority in the lower house in elections last year, there’s little chance the multi-party motion will go through – unless a surprise alliance of lawmakers from all sides is formed, from the far-left to the far-right.
Conservative Les Republicains Party
The leaders of the conservative Les Republicains (LR) party have ruled out such an alliance. None of them had sponsored the first no-confidence motion filed on Friday. However, the party still faced some pressure. In the southern city of Nice, the political office of Eric Ciotti, the Les Republicains leader, was ransacked overnight, and tags were left threatening riots if the motion was not supported. Ciotti responded on Twitter by stating that he would never yield to the new disciples of the Terror.
Pension Reform
Macron’s overhaul raises the pension age by two years to 64, which the government says is essential to ensure the system does not go bust. According to Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire, “I think there will be no majority to bring down the government. But this will be a moment of truth… Is the pension reform worth bringing down the government and political disorder? The answer is clearly no. Everyone must take his responsibilities.”
Conclusion
In conclusion, the no-confidence motions filed in response to Macron’s government’s use of a special clause in the French Constitution led to unrest and demonstrations in Paris and throughout the country. However, despite Monday’s votes displaying anger at Macron’s government, it’s unlikely to bring it down. Macron’s pension reform raises the retirement age by two years to 64, which the government says is crucial to ensuring the system does not go bust. At [company name], we’ll continue to keep our clients informed of the latest developments in the world.#Frances #Macron #faces #test #parliamentary #votes #Monday #Reuters
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