There have been many inquisitions on the bad results obtained by the Socialists in the first round of the Local Elections in France last Sunday. The results have stunned the Socialist Heirarchy in Paris !
In direct interviews on television die-hard Socialist voters revealed that they either abstained from voting or voted for another party due to, -
- Mounting unemployment (3.34 million, ie + 35 000 in February 2014)
- Uncontrolled immigration,
- Closures of Factories or Businesses,
- Increases of Turnover Taxes and other taxes,
- General Insecurity.
To put it another way, simply explaining the reasons for the General Economic Downturn or Crisis in France instead of acting, is not enough !
What the "Voters" want is "Action" in Paris to reverse or correct the trends ! Reshuffling the Government may be necessary to save some faces but what voters want, is -
- More direct Investments in Government Projects,
- Lower Taxes,
- Less Immigration.
The National Front has gained many more votes because their main message hits home with the unemployed, i.e. less immigration ! This same Message will also gain many more seats in the coming EU Elections of MEPs in May 2014. Not only the Socialists but also the Conservative Right in France fear this !
The time is gone when everyone chuckled over Hollande's dilemma when he sacked his Lover for a new younger Mistress in January ! He no longer has the time to dither, he is now expected to act and to get France back on an even keel !
However,it may already be too late to save his face in time for next Sunday when the Vote of the second and last round of the Local Elections takes place ! .
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