The party of the new French President Emmanuel Macron received a majority following the parliamentary elections, but anti-globalist forces have not yet said their last word, warns the Ukrainian Week magazine.
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The publication notes that the “Unconquered France” movement received 27 mandates in parliament: 17 for Mélenchon’s party (the leader of the movement) and 10 for his communist allies. Mélenchon himself has already promised large-scale street actions when approving the new Labor Code announced by Macron.
“At the level of discourse, the “unconquered” are focused on pushing for world revolution and fighting global capital. In fact, Mélenchon is calling for France to withdraw from NATO, the European Union and the eurozone, and thus, ultimately, works for the interests of Moscow. It is clear that a small faction in parliament will not make a difference. But it is important not to forget that this destructive and very active “street” political force is developing in an upward direction. And that the complex general political context in which France finds itself, despite Macron’s efforts, will not quickly disappear, the “unconquered” together with the communists, seducing the youth with the romance of revolution, and the old with myths of justice for all, are guaranteed to rally the leftist protest contingent around themselves ”, the magazine fears.
The publication also admits that another anti-globalist force, the National Front, is “confidently gaining muscle.”
“Non-systemic under the leadership of Jean-Marie Le Pen, the structure is now firmly rooted in French political institutions. Yes, its influence is relative. But if desired, “National Front” is capable of bringing people to the streets,” warns “UT.