Emmanuel Macron’s return to politics raises many expectations and questions. The French President gave an overview of his priorities in an interview with Le Point magazine. Among the topics discussed, the question of “decivilization” following the urban violence of this summer and the need to “recivilize” the country were highlighted.
The French head of state has announced that he will invite all the political forces represented in Parliament to a major meeting next week. The objective of this meeting will be to discuss international issues and their consequences for France, as well as urban violence. Emmanuel Macron wants to strengthen the country’s independence and rebuild the nation by emphasizing aspects such as family, school, universal national service and the transmission of French culture and language. He also mentioned the possibility of submitting certain agreements to a referendum.
Immigration was also a subject addressed by Emmanuel Macron. The French President declared that it was necessary to significantly reduce immigration, in particular illegal immigration, while advocating for better integration of migrants already present on French territory. The immigration bill will be one of the sensitive issues in the coming months.
Regarding education, Emmanuel Macron underlined its importance in the face of current challenges and said that fewer screens and more schools were needed. He expressed his desire to allow students in need of remedial work to return to school from August 20, while suggesting adjustments to the baccalaureate calendar for a better distribution of tests.
Finally, Emmanuel Macron touched on other subjects such as employment, ecology and the savings to be made within the framework of the 2024 budget. He reaffirmed his desire not to increase household taxes, while highlighting its vision of a desirable ecological transition.
Emmanuel Macron’s return to politics promises to be rich in debates and challenges. The coming months will be decisive for the French President, who is seeking to find useful agreements for France while reaffirming his political vision and his priorities. It remains to be seen how these declarations will translate concretely into the actions of the government