Author: Angelique Chrisafis in Paris
Marine Le Pen’s far-right party, the National Rally, is on the cusp of becoming the dominant force in the French parliament following a strong showing in the snap elections. The left and centrists are now rallying for tactical voting to thwart the far-right’s ascent in the final round. With a historic 34% of the vote share, the National Rally has tripled its support since the last election. Le Pen’s party aims to secure a majority in the parliament, signaling a significant shift in French politics. Macron’s centrist alliance trails behind, facing the risk of losing a substantial number of seats…
The upcoming Cannes film festival is in turmoil as strike action looms, with grievances from projectionists, floor managers, and press agents paving the way for potential protests. The underlying issue stems from the French government’s treatment of seasonal film festival staff, sparking concerns among festival workers represented by Sous les Écrans la Dèche. The collective, representing over 200 workers, is protesting against proposed changes to unemployment laws that could significantly impact the livelihood of freelance festival workers. These workers, including projectionists, programmers, and press officers, are hired on short-term contracts without the benefits of France’s special unemployment scheme for the…