Still confused as to why France isn't, like, on fire right now. These people march in the streets and throw molotovs at cops because of a proposed 3 year increase in retirement age, but the sitting government entirely ignores their votes and nothing happens?

[–] GoodGuyWithACat@hexbear.net 3 points 1 month ago

Because the Left-Centerleft coalition only won a plurality, not an outright majority. More people voted for Macron's center right party or one of the right wing coalitions.

[–] Vampire@hexbear.net 2 points 1 month ago

These people march in the streets and throw molotovs at cops because of a proposed 3 year increase in retirement age, but the sitting government entirely ignores their votes and nothing happens?

I admire that they value three years of their life mkre than the civic religion.

[–] Wertheimer@hexbear.net 1 points 1 month ago

The new prime minister has also spoken in favor of raising the retirement age, so it's even more confusing