The worsening of the democratic divide is a long-term phenomenon which probably dates back half a century and continues to grow. 82% of French people believe that political leaders take no account of what “people like them think” and 72% have a negative view of politics.

The events of recent days are the perfect illustration of the responsibility of the ruling class in the democratic disaster, says Maxime Tandonnet. The psychodrama surrounding the ministerial reshuffle which lasted a month focused around the Ministry of National Education.