Economic Leaders Urged to Speak Against National Rally's Program
Facing the likelihood of a National Rally (RN) victory in the upcoming early legislative elections, Minister of Economy Bruno Le Maire has made a fervent appeal to business leaders and economic entities to voice their concerns against RN's economic plans. Speaking on BFMTV/RMC, Le Maire criticized the party's Marxist economic policies, questioning the feasibility of their proposals such as returning the retirement age to 60, cutting VAT, and eliminating all taxes for those under 30.
Le Maire stressed the urgency of his message, calling for explicit feedback on the economic programs of RN from key organizations like CPME, Medef, and the French Association of Large Enterprises. "Let people get wet!" he asserted, urging businesses to communicate the potential negative impacts of RN's policies on employment and industrial investments in France. He declared these elections as the most critical since 1958, warning that RN's economic policies could lead to factory closures and job losses.
Influencers Mobilize Youth Vote Amid Early Legislative Elections
In parallel to political leaders' mobilization, several influencers and content creators have taken to social media to underscore the importance of voting in the upcoming legislative elections on June 30 and July 7. Following the National Assembly's dissolution after Emmanuel Macron's party's poor performance in the European elections, prominent figures like Léna Mahfouf, known as Léna Situations, have been actively reminding their followers about the voting dates and encouraging proxy voting for those unable to attend.
Content creator Sally, aka Crazy Sally, expressed her disappointment with the European election results and posted educational content explaining the rise of the far right. Similarly, streamer Arkunir criticized voters' choices, highlighting the concerning trend of far-right support. Influencer Noholita also emphasized the urgent need to vote and shared personal practices like proxy voting to ensure participation. Other social figures, including journalist Mehdi Maïzi and TikToker Martin Legilet, echoed these sentiments, calling for a collective effort to vote and prevent what they describe as a looming disaster.
- Bruno Le Maire's strategy includes a concerted effort with employers' organizations like Medef, CPME, and U2P to issue a joint press release countering RN’s economic proposals.
- Influencer campaigns highlight the creative use of social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok to engage younger demographics in political discussions and promote voter registration and turnout.
- Content creators are employing their platforms not just for reminders but for educating their followers about the political landscape, drawing on personal opinions and factual content to underline the stakes of the legislative elections.
