Wednesday, August 24, 2022

French President Macron Warns France To Prepare For A Tough Winter

 

France 24: Macron warns France of 'the end of abundance' and tough times ahead 

After a summer marked by drought, massive wildfires and the war in Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a stark speech on Wednesday at the first cabinet meeting following the summer holiday break, warning of tough months ahead as the world faces a possible "end of abundance". 

"I believe that we are in the process of living through a tipping point or great upheaval. Firstly because we are living through... what could seem like the end of abundance," said Macron, 44. 

The speech appeared designed to prepare the country for what promises to be a difficult winter ahead, with energy prices rising sharply and many families struggling with inflation.  

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WNU Editor: He looks and sounds very depressed. The economic news is clearly bad, and his briefings on the war in Ukraine must be painting a very grim picture. 

 French President Macron Warns France To Prepare For A Tough Winter  

Macron warns French sacrifices will be needed as tough winter looms -- Reuters  

Macron warns of ‘end of abundance’ as France faces difficult winter -- The Guardian  

Downbeat Macron warns France to brace for 'sacrifices' ahead -- RFI  

Macron warns France needs to prepare for difficult time ahead -- Al Jazeera

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