In a fragmented political landscape, shattered by its divisions on pension reform, there is a subject on which elected officials from all sides are unanimous.
When they stroll through the markets, organize public meetings or are challenged by voters, the concern is always the same: purchasing power.
Omnipresent, it slips into daily activities and conversations.
It has become the obsession of the French, whose difficulties in maintaining their standard of living are overwhelming.
Opinion polls confirm it: it is now the major challenge for our society.
The rise in prices upsets the French, makes them lose their bearings
Frédéric Dabi, general director of opinion at Ifop
At first glance, the theme is rather common.
It has been on the lips of citizens and political programs for a long time.
It suffices to recall the flagship slogan of candidate Nicolas Sarkozy who, in 2007, promised to “
work more
” to “
earn more
”.
But the context adds another element to this.
That of inflation, which comes as a reality...
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