LIVE. “There is no problem in financing the pension system”, Jean-Luc Mélenchon assures in “L’Evénement” in France 2
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9:50 p.m : Jean-Luc Mélenchon expressed reservations about the establishment of a ZFE (Low Emission Zone), these areas where the most polluted vehicles are prohibited from driving. Currently, Paris (and Greater Paris), Lyon, Grenoble, Aix-Marseille, Nice, Montpellier, Rouen, Strasbourg, Toulon, and Toulouse have ZFE set up, as detailed in this map World.
9:49 p.m : Jean-Luc Mélenchon asked about seabed extraction. Rare earths are important metals for advanced technology. This mineral extraction pollutes. This is an important strategic issue for France, the world’s second largest maritime power.
9:48 p.m : “Deep seafloor exploration, I have explained for years that there is a problem and the law has to be extended, the United Nations has to put in additional standards and international powers to enforce it.”
9:45 p.m : How to avoid rejection of installation of wind turbines or solar panels? “We started by asking people”, explains Jean-Luc Mélenchon, referring to a solar power project in the heart of the jungle in Guyana, close to Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni.
9:44 p.m : A recently released report concerns residents’ outrage over a hydrogen power plant project in Amerindian Prosperity Village. The power plant should consist of a solar panel park, plus a hydrogen storage unit. But behind the battle against climate change, this example also sheds light on the wider conflict and customary claims over Guyana’s territory.
9:45 p.m : Hello @domi17 and. As a reminder, Guyana is a department of France, France Télévisions ensures continuity of territorial information there. Therefore, in collaboration with Guyane La Première we are producing this programme. Of the 50 people working on it, only eight were from Paris, including presenter Caroline Roux, editor-in-chief Muriel Pleynet, and director Jérôme Revon. Therefore, our carbon footprint is under control.
9:38 p.m : Interview from Guyana…..by plane!!! Thanks for the carbon footprint…Luckily not Marine Le Pen, we’ll hear you scream, you journalists get paid with our taxes! !!
9:38 p.m : I thought the show could be done in France and save money on French taxes!… Great example of serenity and a good carbon footprint, shame on you French info!
9:46 p.m : The 2nd theme of this event will focus on the energy and environmental crisis. Recall that insoumise La France proposes to raise the minimum wage to 1600 euros net, e.g. “2050 euros gross monthly”, according to a bill put forward in the Assembly by the LFI group. Since January 1, the minimum wage has increased to 1,709.28 euros gross, or 1,353 euros net.
9:36 p.m : “We must start by reintegrating disengaged personnel”, suggested Jean-Luc Mélenchon, with reference to the exclusion of health workers who were expelled for not being vaccinated. The former presidential candidate laid out his proposals for dealing with the hospital crisis, in particular “hire precarious”.
9:34 p.m : “A lot of things aren’t working anymore, there’s a sort of globalization of a quarter of the country, under the influence of a policy that takes away, takes away, takes away.”
9:33 p.m : To illustrate the health problems in Guyana, the event follows the journey of little Aliwey, who has to drive 2h30 to undergo chemotherapy in Cayenne. “The people showed dedication, unlimited patience”reaction of Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
9:32 p.m : We’re told, L’Evénement was recorded this afternoon from Roura in Guyana, in association with Guyane La Première. To find the small town of Roura, we offer you a map.
9:32 p.m : ? “When we’re all in trouble, everyone has to make an effort. »▶ @JLMelenchon calls for higher dividend taxes, live from Guyana at #Levenement https://t.co/Qoqw7XHxnv
9:29 p.m : “There is no imperative mandate and there is social democracy, that is important.”
9:30 p.m : If you have been disconnected from the news for the last two days. We note the main points of the pension reform:
The legal age is raised to 64 years from 2030
Accelerated Touraine reforms, with 43 years of contributions to full retirement from 2027
The minimum pension is 1,200 euros gross
9:28 p.m : “Do you think people who strike do it for fun?”exclaimed Jean-Luc Mélenchon in response to the government’s call for “not to punish France”. “Trade union union is a great tool”added the former presidential candidate.
9:26 p.m : “This is the happiness you get from society. Socially useful time is not only time limited by work, free time.(…) But 50% of association presidents are retired. 40% of small town mayors are retired. When you become grandparents, you take care of your grandchildren.”
9:23 p.m : At what age do people retire in Europe? Although the government wants to raise the legal age of departure to 64, remember that the majority of our European neighbors are already leaving at 64 or 65 years, as detailed on the All Europe website. For Germany, Italy and Denmark, it’s 67 years. On the other hand, Sweden abandoned them at the age of 62.
9:23 p.m : “To say that we’re going to give 85% of Smic to people who have full careers, but we’re talking about 2 million people of whom only a third have full careers.”
9:22 p.m : “It smokes!”, “You shouldn’t bully people at work”, “they tore everything up so that it became a market”Jean-Luc Mélenchon attacked the first theme of the pension reform program with staunch resistance to the government’s project.
9:23 p.m : “When we are all in trouble, everyone has to make an effort. This year, for the average worker, the salary is 10% lower.”
9:19 p.m : Caroline Roux questions Jean-Luc Mélenchon about France’s budget deficit and its impact on the pension system. “I’ve heard it 50 times”he reacted. “We can balance the budget to start”he added, mentioning corporate tax cuts.
9:18 p.m : In addition, France’s over-55 employment rate remains lower than the European average, as this map shows World. This argument is also frequently made by opponents of government pension reforms.
9:18 p.m : Some figures about work and seniors. According to the latest figures from INSEE, as of December 2021, the unemployment rate for 60-64 year olds was 6.9%, slightly lower than the average unemployment rate in France (7.9%). On the other hand, the employment rate for 60-64 year olds is also lower than average, with 35% of this age category having a job.
9:17 p.m : “You should pIt is owed to everyone to work to contribute means to work better to have a higher quality product. So we mustn’t fool people at work and above all, we must know how to share.
21:13 : “We did it for them, once, twice, three times … it was smoke and gas. No, there is no problem with the pension. And everyone who makes predictions is always wrong.”
21:12 : We’re moving on to the first theme of the show, which will focus on retirement and health. Jean-Luc Mélenchon would make clear his opposition to government reforms, which provided for a delay in the official retirement age. It’s also important to be able to detail La France’s counter-proposal insoumise.
21:12 : “NOWe are the Amazons”, recalls Jean-Luc Mélenchon. Guyana, with an area of over 8.3 million hectares and more than 90% covered by trees from the Amazon.
21:11 : “Caring for the Amazon is an international concern”, explains Jean-Luc Mélenchon in the introduction. “The forest is not sick with itself, its disease is social policy”added the former presidential candidate.
9:07 p.m : The moment Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of La France insoumise, was a guest of “L’Evénement” at France 2. He was interviewed by Caroline Roux from Guyana. You can follow the show on our live, and here even on this live, where my partner Clément Parrot will come over to provide explanation and context.
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8:09 p.m. : It’s 8pm, so it’s time for a new update in the news:
• Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of La France insoumise, guested on “L’Evénement” at France 2 at 9:10pm. She will be interviewed by Caroline Roux from Guyana. You will be able to follow the show on our live, and here even on this live, where my partner Clément Parrot will come over to provide explanation and context.
• “The foundations of the agreement are laid”, said Senate Les Républicains party boss Bruno Retailleau, after an interview with Elisabeth Borne in Matignon about the government’s reform project. Follow our live.
US Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed an independent attorney to investigate “of several” classified documents found in Joe Biden’s old office and private residence. “I have signed the document appointing Robert Hur as special prosecutor“, he said during a short speech.
• The French cyclist Thibaut Pinot announced that he would retire at the end of the season. The 32-year-old tricolor climber announced his decision in an interview with the newspaper Team.
19:03 : Hello @coroll1. “The Event” was recorded this afternoon from Roura because Guyana is a French department, France Televisions ensures continuity of territorial information there. Therefore, in collaboration with Guyane La 1ère we produced this programme. Of the 50 people working on it, only eight were from Paris, including presenter Caroline Roux, editor-in-chief Muriel Pleynet, and director Jérôme Revon. Therefore, our carbon footprint is under control.
19:02 : What is the title of this program in Guyana for the non-elected? The carbon footprint of this guy who spends all his vacations in the DTOM is embarrassing.
18:31 : Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of La France insoumise, guested on “L’Evénement” at France 2 at 9:10pm. She will be interviewed by Caroline Roux from Guyana. You will be able to follow the show on our live, and here even on this live, where my partner Clément Parrot will come over to provide explanation and context.
