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Le Pen slams Macron's administration for encouraging 'warmer clothes'

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 5 Oct 2022 00:01
2 Min Read

The far-right leader accused Macron of "infantilizing" the population.

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  • Le Pen slams Macron's administration for encouraging 'warmer clothes'
    Macron in his most recent address, wearing a turtleneck. 

Marine Le Pen the French right-wing politician accused French authorities of "infantilizing" the population by suggesting people wear warmer clothes to save on heating as an energy crisis brews in Europe. 

See more: The cost of the energy crisis in Europe

At a National Assembly meeting, Le Pen said: "A few days ago, Economy and Finance Minister [Bruno Le Maire] explained to us that the French budget is calculated 'up to every euro'. This came before the wardrobe tips to spend the winter better, which were successful in the government, from warm sweatshirts to turtlenecks. I will not participate in this infantilization of our compatriots."

Earlier this week, French media reported that many politicians have started wearing winter clothes despite that it's 18 degrees-celsius, promoting 'energy-saving' policies. The finance minister has recently tweeted a photo of himself wearing a turtleneck in his office.

pic.twitter.com/UEZa5CEivA

— Bruno Le Maire (@BrunoLeMaire) September 27, 2022

The minister noted that employees in the administration will be wearing turtlenecks instead of ties to stay warmer - a publicity attempt at getting the French to save up on heating... it's going to be a cold winter. 

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At the time, many thought that the country would not hold."

Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has begun her address to the French government ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/r4mBjv7haV

— FRANCE 24 English (@France24_en) October 3, 2022

Le Maire and Macron weren't the only two. Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne showed up in a meeting wearing the same attire. 

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At the time, many thought that the country would not hold."

Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has begun her address to the French government ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/r4mBjv7haV

— FRANCE 24 English (@France24_en) October 3, 2022

Proposing a new energy program for France, Macron's program entails the need to reduce electricity consumption by 10% by 2024 to avoid shortages in the winter. Paris has also ushered companies to submit their grand plans on how they will be reducing consumption. 

Public building and ministry heatings will also be reduced to save energy, toning it down to a maximum of 19 degrees Celsius. 

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