In the streets of France, social mobilization continues with new days of demonstrations planned, in particular on April 6th. To find a way out of this major crisis, the Prime Minister, Elisabeth Borne, and her government have reached out to the unions by offering them an exchange on Wednesday April 5 at Matignon. While everyone is sticking to their starting positions for the time being, how could discussions between unions and the executive begin? On what points does the government seem ready to negotiate, according to the first information?
Since the announcements made by Elisabeth Borne in January, there has been massive opposition between the unions and the executive. Everyone wants to make their voice heard and fails to reach an agreement with the opposing camp to create an appropriate way out of the crisis. For their part, the French are not weakening by following the rhythm of days of sustained mobilization, now demanding the withdrawal of the reform. On Wednesday April 5, Elisabeth Borne will therefore meet the unions in Matignon in order to discuss several specific points and seek common ground on which to rebuild a peaceful relationship.
At present, the French and the unions are awaiting the decision of the Constitutional Council, which is due to take place on April 14. Partial or total censorship of the text could then be decreed, which would force the government to review its copy. Before this deadline, the Prime Minister, Elisabeth Borne, therefore has every interest in renewing the dialogue with the unions in order to be able to continue to make progress on the question of pensions and close this stormy chapter. Discover, in our slideshow, which are the points on which the government is ready to negotiate.
