The end of the road for Macron? French political crisis

[Chu]

Does anyone happen to know how generalized the strike will be starting on September 10th? So far I haven't seen anything specific, say, for trains, planes, etc. It sure sounds like Bayrou is scared, LOL! But we know what happened with the gilets jaunes, so I'm not holding my breath that anything will change.

 

[Abats]

Does anyone happen to know how generalized the strike will be starting on September 10th? So far I haven't seen anything specific, say, for trains, planes, etc. It sure sounds like Bayrou is scared, LOL! But we know what happened with the gilets jaunes, so I'm not holding my breath that anything will change.

After researching online and reviewing discussions about this event, many arguments suggest it’s possible the French government orchestrated this day to defuse public anger. First, the event’s origins remain unclear, with no identifiable organizers. Second, a donation page claims to support the movement but lacks transparency about how funds will be used. Recently, Mélenchon (far-left, false opposition) publicly endorsed the initiative, reinforcing suspicions of leftist involvement. Another red flag is that this call for 10 september has been shared a lot by the mainstream medias in a very early way. Overall, I don’t expect much to come from this event.

Jean-Luc Mélenchon appelle à la grève générale le 10 septembre et relance la mobilisation contre le budget de François Bayrou

Jean-Luc Mélenchon Endorses September 10 Mobilization, Calls for "General Strike"

During his first political address at the La France Insoumise (LFI) summer gathering on Friday, August 22, Jean-Luc Mélenchon once again praised the planned September 10 mobilization, which he hopes will channel the "people’s anger" into a "general strike."

"The goal is for September 10 to be a day of total disruption—meaning, for workers, a general strike," declared the leader of the left-wing "Unbowed" movement before thousands of supporters in Châteauneuf-sur-Isère, near Valence in the Drôme region. "Of course, it’s not up to me to decide," he clarified.

"We need a general strike on September 10 because on September 23, we will table a vote of no-confidence to topple Mr. Bayrou’s government," he insisted. LFI aims to oust the prime minister in the National Assembly, ultimately pressuring President Emmanuel Macron to resign.

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"Nobody knows how this movement began, but thousands immediately rallied behind it," said Mélenchon, a three-time presidential candidate. "What we do know is that citizen assemblies have already formed around September 10, and more will emerge," he added, referencing the still loosely defined movement demanding tax justice and rejection of Bayrou’s 2026 budget plan.

Mélenchon dismissed accusations of political opportunism, despite LFI’s early support for the mobilization. "Our strategy is to assist and serve the movement," he vowed.

The former Socialist senator, set to appear in media interviews on Saturday, avoided directly addressing calls for left-wing unity ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

A day earlier, at the Greens’ summer school, party leader Marine Tondelier renewed her push for unity among left-wing forces. "Enough with personal attacks, Picrocholine wars*, and the commedia dell’arte theatrics—the ‘if you place a dissident here, I’ll place one there’ nonsense… We don’t have time for this," she stressed.

On the left, the Socialist Party (Olivier Faure), the Greens, and former LFI figures (Clémentine Autain, François Ruffin) strongly advocate unity to counter the far-right threat. However, potential presidential contenders Raphaël Glucksmann and Jean-Luc Mélenchon reject this approach, citing policy differences. Mélenchon has expressed openness to unity—but only under LFI’s leadership and its radical program.

Creusot News

MOBILISATION DU 10 SEPTEMBRE : ARNAQUE ? ------- Certains d'entre vous devaient peut-être se demander pourquoi un média comme Creusot News, qui se revendique média citoyen, a tant tardé pour parler...

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Why Did Creusot News Delay Covering the #10septembre2025 Mobilization?

Some of you might have wondered why a citizen media outlet like Creusot News took so long to address the calls for mobilization around #10septembre2025. The truth is, your humble narrator isn’t the type to rush in headfirst. I wanted to dig deeper before discussing it, because while "mobilization" sounds noble, critical questions remain:
What does this mobilization entail? Protests? Civil disobedience?
Who is behind it? Or at least, who claims leadership?
Is it politicized? If so, whose agenda does it serve?

After some research, I’ve answered these questions—and let me spoil it upfront: this mobilization reeks of suspicion.

First, for those unaware, the call to action is a total consumer boycott. Participants are urged to stop all spending starting September 10 until the Bayrou government resigns (presumably). The idea isn’t bad—unlike the Yellow Vest protests, which faced brutal state repression, a spending boycott is physically risk-free!

Next, the origins. These remain murky, but a website and an X (ex-Twitter) account claim semi-official status. Recently, a Telegram channel (a more secure platform than WhatsApp) was created by the same anonymous author behind the site and X account. So, there’s minimal structure… but led by a total stranger hiding behind anonymity. Are we really supposed to trust a faceless figure? You decide.

Before addressing politicization, let me highlight what makes this movement deeply suspect: the baffling media benevolence toward it. Major outlets (like JSL) reported on it neutrally, without criticism. Given the media’s usual subservience to power, it’s bizarre to see them promote a movement aimed at overthrowing the very government they protect! Compare this to the overwhelmingly negative coverage of the Yellow Vests, a genuine grassroots movement years earlier—it’s night and day.

But the suspicion doesn’t end there. The movement claims to be “apolitical” (or “non-partisan”), yet clear left-wing signals abound. First, the use of inclusive writing—like “folx” instead of “fools”—a hallmark of the left since 2017. The Telegram channel only deepens suspicions: it glorifies tyrants like Stalin and Mao, while comparing the fiscally frustrated #NicolasQuiPaie movement (a middle-class tax revolt) to… Nazis. The more you dig, the clearer the politicization becomes. This is no “apolitical” movement.

Let me be clear: a left-wing alignment isn’t inherently bad. The issue is denying the politicization. Lying about such a critical detail—especially for a movement targeting an “unjust government”—is ugly. At least, that’s my take as a fed-up citizen.

Feel free to draw your own conclusions. Will you boycott spending on September 10 (a Wednesday, incidentally)? Share your thoughts below. If you agree with my analysis, hit “like” and share—it helps boost visibility!

 

[Chu]

Well, that's possible, but I don't recall the MSM being extremely hostile towards the gilets jaunes either, at least not at the beginning. And so far, they haven't hidden the "fact" (?) that to begin with, it seems to have been proposed by the far-right, not the far-left. If anything, I thought at first that they were making it sound too "far-right", to discourage people from joining. Now they say it's nobody, of both extremes.

My hunch is that it IS legit, and that that's why on September 8th we may see yet another Prime Minister leave, to "appease the masses". The timing of a sudden confidence vote is pretty suspicious, given that they knew these protests were coming on Sept. 10th. That said, it sounds like a dangerous game to play, because what the protesters want is for Macron to finally leave. They've had several Prime Ministers with no changes so far.

FWIW!

 

[Don Cesar]

And maybe, if there is some chaos on September 10, talk about article 16 for Macron and take full powers ...

 

[Chu]

And maybe, if there is some chaos on September 10, talk about article 16 for Macron and take full powers ...

Yeah... And is it true that if France goes to war before the end of his mandate, according to the Constitution he can remain president for up to 10 years? That would explain at least in part why he really doesn't want to let go of Ukraine, and why he keeps giving speeches saying that France is at war. (Well, that's not new for him, though! Before it was Covid!)

 

[Don Cesar]

Yeah... And is it true that if France goes to war before the end of his mandate, according to the Constitution he can remain president for up to 10 years? That would explain at least in part why he really doesn't want to let go of Ukraine, and why he keeps giving speeches saying that France is at war. (Well, that's not new for him, though! Before it was Covid!)

I cannot say for the 10 -year period, but if there is a conflict I believe that the future presidential election is canceled and Macron remains in power.

 

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The analysis by Floriant Philippot:

“I know Macron inside out. His entourage stated in an interview on Europe 1 last June that he was prepared to use Article 16 in the event of budgetary chaos. With Macron, who is a pathological personality, there is that risk.” If there was one thing to remember from Florian Philippot's interview this morning, here it is.

The president of Les Patriotes quickly moved on from the surprise caused by François Bayrou's decision to call a vote of confidence on September 8, to focus on what comes next. Anything is possible now: the dissolution of the National Assembly or... the invocation of Article 16 of the Constitution (known as “full powers”) by Emmanuel Macron, on the pretext of an unmanageable political and financial situation.

 

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France is heading to turmoil. What is knocking on France's door?

The French government has collapsed after prime minister Francois Bayrou lost a confidence vote in the National Assembly.

 

[Dylou]

Does anyone happen to know how generalized the strike will be starting on September 10th? So far I haven't seen anything specific, say, for trains, planes, etc. It sure sounds like Bayrou is scared, LOL! But we know what happened with the gilets jaunes, so I'm not holding my breath that anything will change.

There is a call for a united strike by trade unions on September 18. I believe this movement will be followed in the transport sector and could mark a turning point towards a hardening of the “social” movement that began on September 10. There is widespread exasperation among the French people with the policies pursued by successive governments under Macron's presidencies.
But almost all the people I talk to are unaware of what I believe to be a movement orchestrated by the French deep state to contain the anger of the people. Proof of this can be found in the advertising in newspapers that defend the dogma of liberal economics (Le Figaro, etc.).
The risk of this movement is a false flag operation by creating a disruption in supply chains and food and energy shortages. In this way, the government will blame the protesters for what it is doing to absolve itself of responsibility.
Another possible false flag operation is the assassination of protesters while accusing Putin of committing the crimes, so that France goes to war against Russia.
In any case, the activation of Article 16 of the Constitution seems to me to be the real goal of this September 10 movement.

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