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According to a recent survey, 85% of French respondents believe that their purchasing power has deteriorated in ten years. Are they actually working to live less well than before? We asked economist Philippe Trainar the question.
New day of mobilization at the call of the trade unions, who take over the movements of the high school students. Among the claims are the upgrading of wages, the safeguarding of public services and the defence of the right to demonstrate. Sébastien Lecornu will meet on Monday in Matignon a "social conference" with trade unions and employers' organisations. What are the demands? What is the political answer? What are the consequences for the President?
The South Africans voted on Wednesday to elect their local representatives in an election that could further weaken the African National Congress (ANC) in power since the end of apartheid. These municipal elections are the last major election deadline before the general elections of 2029.
