A second and more complicated possibility is the use of the referendum on the common initiative, an instrument that provides for a referendum, the procedure of which is not simple.
The opposition sings the Marseillaise and calls for resignation
Macron’s decision came after strong doubts by a certain majority that he could agree to the text. As Prime Minister Elizabeth Borne entered the National Assembly, opposition MPs sang the Marseillaise in protest and held signs reading “No to 64”. The session was adjourned to allow order to be restored in the courtroom. La Borne then announced his appointment to the Trust, but was repeatedly interrupted by shouts of “resign, resign, resign”, boos and the non-stop singing of the French anthem.
“The Elysée is not a park for President Macron’s whims”
Sharp comment from attacking socialist leader Oliver Faure: “If a president doesn’t have a majority in the country, doesn’t have a majority in the National Assembly, he has to withdraw his project. The Elysée is not a park to adapt to whims.” the President”.
Twenty-four hours for no-confidence motions Within the next 24 hours, the opposition members have the right to table a motion of no confidence. The vote on the motions – which will be “transversal” as Marine Le Pen has already announced that he will also vote on the left’s motions – is scheduled for Monday. The government has little chance of being defeated in confidence unless Republican or center legislators also vote against the government.
Le Pen: “Democratic coup”
The leader of the Rassemblement National at the National Assembly in Paris, Marine Le Pen, denounced after Emmanuel Macron’s decision in the vote of confidence with the controversial Article 49 para French Constitution to accept the reform. Speaking to journalists gathered at the National Assembly, Le Pen called for the resignation of Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne and announced that she would table a motion of no confidence in the government, but was also prepared to vote for the left to vote to achieve the goal.
Unions mobilize
The unions have announced new mobilizations. Meanwhile, a demonstration of over 1,500 students was organized in Paris, arriving near Parliament, where a large number of security forces were deployed. The demonstrators sang chants against Emmanuel Macron and against the reform: “Hey Manu, Manu, 49.3 or not, we don’t want your reform” or “The assembly can vote, the street will withdraw it”. The rally was attended by representatives of various youth organizations, student unions and political organizations joined by workers (railway workers, refiners, etc.).
Police attacks on the Place de la Concorde
The police intervened on the Place de la Concorde in Paris, where thousands of demonstrators had gathered to protest against the pension reform. Police carried out a series of charges to urge protesters to evacuate the square. Police used water cannon to ward off the crowd, who were in the center of the square and detonated several smoke bombs after setting fire to construction materials found nearby. After that, the situation returned to normal.