The political crisis in France deepens as Macron and Le Pen converge to stop the left
There is no road to victory for the left which involves compromises with Macron on austerity and racism.
France
Victory to the Nouveau Front Populaire – the New Popular Front
For the moment, the bulk of the French ruling class prefers Macron to Le Pen. But if the choice is Le Pen or the left, it will support Le Pen.
In the weeks ahead an almighty class struggle will unfold in France.
The lies and secrets of French imperialism
“Africa’s time of slavery to Western regimes is over, and the battle for full independence has begun”.- Ibrahim Traore (President of the Transition of Burkina Faso)
Is this the end of French neo-colonialism in Africa?
On September 16, the governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger created the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).
From Macron to Le Pen, the French right escalates racism and authoritarianism
All France’s parties of the right in France support austerity and are whipping up racism to divide the resistance to this attack. Authoritarianism is increasing to repress the resistance. The left needs to oppose this carnival of reaction.
Millions join the national blockade of the economy to defeat Macron’s plan to increase the retirement age
The class struggle in France is intensifying. Millions have mobilised against Macron raising the retirement age from 62 to 64. The LFI is linking the mass struggle to the parliamentary battle.