Macron's Referendum Idea: Protesters Say They Want to "Legalize Assisted Suicide"

For eight years now, the Head of State has announced that he is thinking about consulting the French people. But the promise never materializes. It must be said that the French elites are just emerging from the trauma of the 2005 referendum. However, the Fifth Republic suffers from an indisputable democratic deficit...

French President Emmanuel Macron wants to hold a referendum in the coming months, with voters expected to vote on next year's budget, social media restrictions for children and the controversial issue of whether to legalize assisted suicide.

The president presented his vision for France during a marathon interview, talking about popular consultations in case of political impasse. Emmanuel Macron marked a strong return to the domestic scene during a long television exchange, breaking with his recent focus on international affairs. Faced with the institutional blockages linked to the absence of [...] The article Macron revives the national debate and envisages a plural referendum appe…