There are now hard headed agitators, leading protestors in disturbances in towns and cities all over France, after the French Socialist Government forced through unpopular Employment Legislation by using the article 49.3 of the Constitution.
This is what has led to instant protests in which rioters have been destroying everything in their paths. More such bloody protests can be expected in coming weeks as well as repeated strikes !
This projected legislation has been discussed for a long time in France and concerns attempts to introduce more flexibility into the Social Laws concerning the "35 hour working week". The aim was to encourage Employers to engage workers on a long term basis rather than on short term contracts.
Hollande's attempt to move the Socialist Party more to the center stage, and thereby also to save his hopes of being able to stand, unopposed, for a second term of 5 years as President, seem doomed.
Socialists now want and demand, a Primary Election. Several Candidates are already preparing themselves while at the same time, Popularity Polls for François Hollande continue to be the lowest for any President of the Fifth Republic !
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