France: Unions Strike Against PM Lecornu's Budget Proposals
The Spin
Pro-government narrative
Lecornu represents France's best hope for breaking political deadlock through pragmatic compromise and responsible governance. His proven track record of building consensus across party lines and successfully negotiating complex budgets shows he can deliver the fiscal discipline France desperately needs. Smart structural reforms beat destructive strikes that only hurt working families.
Government-critical narrative
French workers are rising up against another round of devastating austerity cuts that will destroy what makes France great. Hundreds of thousands flooded the streets in 240 towns because they refuse to let Lecornu gut public services and social programs. This powerful resistance movement has already toppled one government and can bring down Macron's entire regime if sustained action continues.
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