Pensions, work, justice, “better life” … What to remember from Emmanuel Macron’s speech

“The answer cannot be either immobility or extremism. “Three days after the promulgation of the pension reform, Emmanuel Macron addressed the French this Monday at 8 pm on television. Goal: to try to restart its second five-year term amid the ongoing political and social crisis.

“Changes to this law will come into force this autumn,” the Head of State immediately reminded, insisting on the need for reforms. “Since the number of pensioners is increasing, the answer cannot be an increase in pensions (….), it cannot be inaction,” he assured.

Emmanuel Macron has returned to the unpopularity of his flagship project. “Despite months of consultations, no consensus could be found, and I regret that,” he admitted. And add: “No one can remain deaf to this demand for social and democratic justice. »

Labor and Justice

“Faced with this anger, we must act together, despite differences,” the Head of State continued, outlining the prospects for the coming weeks and months. He identified three priority projects for reunification with the French. “Jobs,” he began, pointing out that “1.7 million jobs” had been created in six years. “I want to initiate a reform of the vocational school so that the maximum number of our youth have access to qualification training,” he assured.

Emmanuel Macron also announced his desire for a “new contract for life at work” to be “worked out in the coming weeks and months through social dialogue” between trade unions and employers’ organizations. Negotiations will focus on the need to “increase employee income,” “career advancement,” “better distribution of wealth,” “improve working conditions,” “find solutions to job loss,” or even “help reconvert,” he added. that “the door will always be open for trade unions” to negotiate. However, they refused to accept the invitation made on Tuesday by the Elysee Palace.

Second project: justice and republican order. “The rule of law is our foundation, and there is no freedom without law, as well as without punishment for those who violate the rights of others,” the Head of State said. “To this end, we will continue to recruit more than 10,000 magistrates to fight all social or tax fraud,” continued the president, who is planning “strong statements” from May to “the fight against all forms of offenses and all fraud.” “We will also tighten control over illegal immigration,” he said.

“Progress for a better life”

Finally, the third project will be the Progress for a Better Life project. “I want each of you to regain your confidence that our children can build a better life. And it is our civil services that will have to carry this hope from early childhood to old age,” he said. “National education must be reunited with its aspiration to become one of the best in Europe. »

The healthcare system will also be “deeply rebuilt,” the Head of State recalled. “By the end of the year, 600,000 patients with chronic diseases who do not have an attending physician will have them. By the end of next year, we had to unload our emergency services. »

Appointment “Next July 14” “Conduct an initial assessment,” concluded Emmanuel Macron. “We have 100 days of appeasement, unity, ambition and action ahead of us in the service of France,” he added, assuring that Elisabeth Bourne will detail the roadmap “from next week.” “This is our duty and I trust you, I trust us to make this happen. »