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.
Huge mobilisations, against Macron’s proposed raising of the retirement age, are taking place across France. Millions of people have taken to the streets and are continuing to do do. It is an inspiring struggle to follow closely, support, and emulate.
The oppression of France’s undocumented migrant population ensures a supply of cheap labour for capital to exploit. In response to this racism and super-exploitation the Sans Papiers have launched a wave of struggles and achieved some victories, and continue to fight back.
The parliamentary elections in June were a big blow to Macron. He lost his parliamentary majority.
The Mélenchon-led NUPES coalition won 131 seats and la France Insoumise is well positioned for the struggle ahead against Macron, both inside and outside the parliament.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s campaign for Prime Minister frames the battle for the National Assembly as a contest between the left and right, pushing to one side the framework of the right v far-right that dominated the Presidential election.
France’s presidential election first round is on 10 April. Jean-Luc Mélenchon is currently standing in third place in the polls. He proposes France withdraw from NATO and his support has been rising in recent weeks. His campaigning has helped to facilitate a rebirth of the left.
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