Joëlle Dago-Sérry, a well-known columnist and life coach, has voiced her deep concerns about the political landscape in France. During a recent episode of "Les Grandes Gueules" on RMC, she expressed her disillusionment with the current government and the rising influence of the far-right party, the RN (Rassemblement National). Having voted for Emmanuel Macron in 2017, Dago-Sérry believed he was a bulwark against the far-right. However, she now feels betrayed and uncertain about her political future.
In an emotional dialogue with Yaël Braun-Pivet, the outgoing President of the National Assembly, Dago-Sérry lamented, "I no longer know which country I belong to. Am I French?" She criticized the Macron government for failing to uphold the liberal and decentralized values she had hoped for, leading to the current political climate where the RN is gaining traction.
Braun-Pivet, visibly touched by Dago-Sérry's words, acknowledged the widespread emotional turmoil. She pointed out that the rise of nationalism and far-right movements is not unique to France but a global phenomenon. "This worry and absolute dismay... Unfortunately, the movement around the extreme right was born before us. We see it being deployed in a number of countries around us," she said.
Highlighting her immigrant background, Braun-Pivet emphasized the values and identity of France that are currently at risk. She shared her family's history, stating, "My father was naturalized French thanks to my grandfather's resistance. This is the France we love, which has values, a history, traditions, an identity. This is all that is in danger today."
The emotional exchange between Dago-Sérry and Braun-Pivet resonated beyond the show. Olivier Faure, First Secretary of the Socialist Party (PS), and Fabien Roussel, national secretary of the French Communist Party (PCF), both responded on social media, echoing Dago-Sérry's sentiments and calling for unity against the far-right.
- Joëlle Dago-Sérry's heartfelt plea underscores a broader sentiment of disillusionment among French voters. Many who supported Macron in 2017 did so with the hope of preventing the far-right from gaining power. However, the current political climate has left them feeling lost and uncertain about the future.
- The rise of the RN is part of a larger trend of nationalism and far-right movements gaining momentum across the globe. This has raised concerns about the erosion of democratic values and the unity of society. As Braun-Pivet noted, the challenge is not just a French issue but a global one.
- The emotional reactions from political figures like Olivier Faure and Fabien Roussel highlight the urgency of addressing these concerns. Their calls for unity and a return to the values that define France are a reminder of the importance of collective action in preserving democracy and social cohesion.
