Élection présidentielle française

[Valmy]

Think of it as a French Patriot Act.

For what purpose? Security?

[Duque de Bragança]

Think of it as a French Patriot Act.

For what purpose? Security?

Fight against terrorism to be precise, but I believe you had understood anyways.

[Valmy]

I figured but thank you for confirming.

Well shit.

[Josquius]

Reading about Macron's rise I'm seeing a lot of Design Thinking methodology in practice.
Has anyone seen any pieces about this?

[Zanza]

So he won a massive majority, between 325-425 of 570 seats.

Now he has to deliver those economic reforms.

[Tamas]

I think Europe and the world very much needed somebody to win on such a positive, modernist message.

If he fails to deliver it will be a huge blow to the forces of progress.

[Maladict]

I for one welcome my new Franco-German overlords.

[celedhring]

I for one welcome my new Franco-German overlords.

New? Hasn't it been kinda like that for you lot since we left?

[Maladict]

I for one welcome my new Franco-German overlords.

New? Hasn't it been kinda like that for you lot since we left?

You mean since we bankrupted you lot and kicked you out? 

The UK actually was our biggest ally in the EU, diplomats are frantically trying to make new friends.
But given the UK and US silliness I don't mind the current setup.

[Admiral Yi]

  How many more centuries until the rest of the world can joke about slaughtering each other?

[Duque de Bragança]

So he won a massive majority, between 325-425 of 570 seats.

Now he has to deliver those economic reforms.

Record low-turnout again, FN has 8 députés ( a record given the election mode). PS share divided by 10 (!),
It's a great victory, but less than expected after the first round.

Majority is 289 seats, LREM (Macron's movement) got by itself 308 plus its official Modem (Centre) allies 42.

[Valmy]

It is sufficient a mandate for Macron to have his chance.

[mongers]

Couldn't find Daque's French politics thread, so thought I'd post this here:



It is after all rather French and cool, even allowing for the early 70s clothes styles. 

[Grey Fox]

Simone Veil died today RIP, Lady.

[Duque de Bragança]

RIP

/French Comte de l'Argent mode

Youths won't be able to understand this one:

Giscard dort, Simone Veil.