Jean-Luc Mélenchon: We’re in Danger Because the Government No Longer Controls the Police

Emmanuel Macron’s party has accused an “incendiary” left of stirring up violent protests after the police murder of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk. For left-wing leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the problem is the government’s failure to rein in unaccountable police.

03.07.2020

Ellen Salvi

Emmanuel Macron Has No Mandate for His Attack on Pensions

After months of strikes, Emmanuel Macron’s government has imposed its pension cuts using constitutional article 49-3 — decreeing the law without a vote in parliament. With no mandate for its unpopular reforms, Macron’s administration is bypassing the democratic process itself.

Jacobin

2 Articles by: Ellen Salvi

Jean-Luc Mélenchon: We’re in Danger Because the Government No Longer Controls the Police

Emmanuel Macron Has No Mandate for His Attack on Pensions