Savas Michael-Matsas

Abstract

The French working class has declared 15 September as day of action against the hated anti-Labour Law imposed by decree of the Valls–Hollande social-liberal regime. It is a continuation of the epic struggle of March–June 2016 that shook France and all of Europe. Although it is too early to make predictions about the immediate future of the social conflict, a comprehensive historical materialist assessment is necessary and urgent, especially to counter the superficial impressions that have dominated commentary on both the right and left. From the entire political spectrum, few can contest one undeniable fact: after the ‘French Spring’ of 2016 nothing can be the same in France. This core member of the European Union and indispensable partner of Germany, and consequently of the entire European Union, is in a protracted crisis.

Keywords

France, El Khomri Law, CGT, European Union, World Capitalist Crisis

From: Critiquer 2017 45 (1-2)

Editor: Wang Yi