Paris (France) (AFP) – Raphaël Glucksmann will demonstrate on Thursday "alongside the unions" and will not be "impressed" by a possible hostile reception from radical left activists, as has been the case since the start of his campaign.

Published on: 02/11/2026 - 10:09

“I will be in the street alongside the unions because there is a question in France which is the question of low wages. We are in a situation where you work and you do not earn enough to be able to live with dignity,” declared the social democratic presidential candidate on BFMTV/RMC.

The candidate notably proposes a reduction in the CSG on salaries, which according to him represents "100 euros per month for an employee with the median salary" (2,238 euros net according to INSEE) and "83 euros for an employee with the minimum wage".

These measures would be financed by increased taxation of the largest inheritances.

Mr. Glucksmann also indicated that he would "campaign everywhere" as he struggles to attend demonstrations, where he is regularly attacked by left-wing activists, Insoumis according to him.

With their “hateful propaganda”, these activists “create a detestable atmosphere”, he denounced but “the brutal ones do not impress me”.

“Even if it means taking flour on your head, I think it discredits the person who throws the flour more than the person who receives it,” he judged.

The candidate also said he “completely understands the attitude of high school students which consists of continuing the mobilization”.

“There was the beginning of a response from the government,” he admitted, “but too late and still too vague.”

During the budget debate, the government "must show that these are not empty promises".

“Afterwards, yes, we will have to return to class at one point, but return to class having been heard by the government,” he said.

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