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In addition to the demonstrations, symbolic actions – or proposals for actions – are multiplying to challenge the pension reform presented at the beginning of the month by the government.
First example: the idea, launched by Fabien Roussel (PCF) and the mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo (PS), to close the town halls of the country on January 31 in solidarity with the mobilization.
A project criticized by the Minister of Labor Olivier Dussopt this Friday, for whom this approach posed a problem of "neutrality".
"It's a real political question, in terms of neutrality and respect for the convictions of fellow citizens, of citizens who, for some, are opposed (to the reform), (for) others in favor", he said. reacted to the microphone of RMC and BFMTV.
This appeal is not the only example of mobilization outside the streets.
Strikers in the energy sector carried out several so-called “Robin Hood” actions on Thursday to “intensify the balance of power” in the fight against pension reform, according to the CGT.
According to a press release, “several hospitals or clinics, municipal ice rinks and swimming pools, public sports centers, public interest associations, libraries, colleges, high schools, nurseries, collective university or HLM heating systems , public lighting in small and medium-sized towns, social housing” were thus “placed with free electricity or gas”.
On the other hand, “small businesses and artisans (bakers or others) or small businesses” have obtained a reduced energy rate.
Finally, users "cut off from electricity or gas despite the winter break, by unscrupulous suppliers", would have seen their access restored according to the union.
What else to remember
PS Congress.
The Socialists meet for three days in Marseille in a poisonous atmosphere, the disputed re-election of Olivier Faure as first secretary leaving the party fractured.
Bernard Laporte resigns.
After stepping back due to his conviction for corruption at first instance, Bernard Laporte left the presidency of the French Rugby Federation during the meeting of its FFR steering committee.
Alexandre Benalla again in court.
The former Élysée project manager is retried from this Friday for violence during May 1, 2018, which had earned him a year in prison at first instance.
The hearing could however be postponed, because the 31-year-old young man, now converted into the private sector, will file a request for dismissal for “personal reasons”, indicated one of his lawyers.
Handball: France in the semi-finals.
The semi-finals of the World Handball Championship will pit this Friday, as in the previous edition two years ago, Denmark against Spain and France against Sweden, winners of their quarter on Wednesday.
In the previous edition in Egypt, the Danes, double defending champions, and the Swedes won.
it concerns you
The first French will receive their fuel allowance of 100 euros this Friday.
This bonus, paid in one go in 2023 and supposed to compensate for the end of the discount of 10 euro cents at the pump, is accessible to ten million tax households.
However, according to Bruno Le Maire, it has only been claimed by three million people.
On Europe 1, the Minister of the Economy announced at the start of the week that 7 million French people eligible for compensation - or 70% of those concerned - had not applied for it.
Do not panic: latecomers have until February 28 to apply.