September 10th: Gathering in Figeac

Residents of Figeac (Lot) Oppose Bayrou Plan and Call for Change

Residents in the town of Figeac, located in the Lot region, have expressed their opposition to the Bayrou plan, a set of budgetary measures proposed by the Prime Minister that includes austerity towards employees.

The Bayrou plan, which includes making employees work two free days, two free holidays, and six days of sick leave, has sparked a wave of discontent among the locals. A home helper participating in the movement emphasized the importance of purchasing power: "I'm glad to bring it back today. I never really wore my vest and it was a fight for quite a few years, for six years. If we continue like this, we're heading towards poverty, more and more. We won't be able to live, we won't be able to pay."

The movement in Figeac includes participants who are former yellow vests, a group that has been vocal about their dissatisfaction with the current government. Around forty residents gathered for their second general assembly to prepare for a mobilization on September 10, during which they plan to block roundabouts in the town to support their long-term movement.

Dr. Yves Vier, a retired general practitioner, shares the residents' sentiments and believes that the resignation of President Macron would be more appropriate. Another resident, who is waiting for a new Popular Front government, as they believe that is what the French wanted last year, also expressed their opposition to the Bayrou plan.

This movement is not unique to Figeac. Gatherings supporting this movement have also taken place in Amiens (Nord), although the scale of the movement remains uncertain. On September 10, residents in Cahors (Lot) are calling for a boycott of large distribution.

This wave of dissent against the Bayrou plan and the current government is a clear indication of the residents' desire for change. Many residents in Figeac express their resignation with the current government and call for a deeper break. It remains to be seen how this movement will evolve and what impact it will have on the political landscape of France.