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Enough Is Enough: Stop Unjustified Privileges
For years, we have asked those who have the least to make ever greater efforts. We speak of austerity, spending cuts, tightening belts… but these efforts seem to concern only one part of the population: citizens with modest incomes. Meanwhile, political figures, notably former presidents of the Republic, continue to enjoy disproportionate benefits even though they are no longer in office. Chauffeured cars, official residences, offices, secretarial staff, close protection… all of it paid for with public money. Why continue to maintain a status that no longer has any reason to exist? Once their term is over, let them return to working life, like everyone else, without preferential treatment.
The scandal does not stop there. At the National Assembly, too many MPs are absent, silent, or even asleep during sessions. Yet their salary is never late, nor are their allowances. Where is the logic? In any profession, such an attitude would result in sanctions or even dismissal. But in the political world, it seems that the demand for results simply does not exist. It is time to rethink this model. An elected mandate is a responsibility, not a sinecure. Elected officials must be accountable, present, active, and committed. Otherwise, their remuneration should be called into question.
We also speak of these « golden pensions » and the « golden parachutes » paid to certain public officials. Astronomical sums are paid to people who leave their positions with departure terms worthy of top executives, while the majority of citizens must make do with a pension far below their actual needs. This double standard is intolerable. It fuels a widespread sense of injustice, a deep discouragement in the face of a system that never seems to play fairly.
Finally, we must raise the question of all these so-called "job perks": cars, housing, credit cards, travel… These privileges should be strictly regulated, or even abolished, because they no longer serve any real professional necessity. Work deserves one salary — one that is fair and transparent. Nothing more. Like a minimum-wage worker who, every day, gives their time and energy to keep the country running, without excessive recognition, without privilege.
It is high time to rethink our relationship with elected officials, with former leaders, and with all those who benefit from a system that has become disconnected from reality. Exemplary conduct must return to the heart of public service. It is a matter of justice, consistency, and above all, respect for all those who live with little but give so much.
Enough Is Enough: Stop Unjustified Privileges
For years, we have asked those who have the least to make ever greater efforts. We speak of austerity, spending cuts, tightening belts… but these efforts seem to concern only one part of the population: citizens with modest incomes. Meanwhile, political figures, notably former presidents of the Republic, continue to enjoy disproportionate benefits even though they are no longer in office. Chauffeured cars, official residences, offices, secretarial staff, close protection… all of it paid for with public money. Why continue to maintain a status that no longer has any reason to exist? Once their term is over, let them return to working life, like everyone else, without preferential treatment.
The scandal does not stop there. At the National Assembly, too many MPs are absent, silent, or even asleep during sessions. Yet their salary is never late, nor are their allowances. Where is the logic? In any profession, such an attitude would result in sanctions or even dismissal. But in the political world, it seems that the demand for results simply does not exist. It is time to rethink this model. An elected mandate is a responsibility, not a sinecure. Elected officials must be accountable, present, active, and committed. Otherwise, their remuneration should be called into question.
We also speak of these « golden pensions » and the « golden parachutes » paid to certain public officials. Astronomical sums are paid to people who leave their positions with departure terms worthy of top executives, while the majority of citizens must make do with a pension far below their actual needs. This double standard is intolerable. It fuels a widespread sense of injustice, a deep discouragement in the face of a system that never seems to play fairly.
Finally, we must raise the question of all these so-called "job perks": cars, housing, credit cards, travel… These privileges should be strictly regulated, or even abolished, because they no longer serve any real professional necessity. Work deserves one salary — one that is fair and transparent. Nothing more. Like a minimum-wage worker who, every day, gives their time and energy to keep the country running, without excessive recognition, without privilege.
It is high time to rethink our relationship with elected officials, with former leaders, and with all those who benefit from a system that has become disconnected from reality. Exemplary conduct must return to the heart of public service. It is a matter of justice, consistency, and above all, respect for all those who live with little but give so much.
Enough Is Enough: Stop Unjustified Privileges
For years, we have asked those who have the least to make ever greater efforts. We speak of austerity, spending cuts, tightening belts… but these efforts seem to concern only one part of the population: citizens with modest incomes. Meanwhile, political figures, notably former presidents of the Republic, continue to enjoy disproportionate benefits even though they are no longer in office. Chauffeured cars, official residences, offices, secretarial staff, close protection… all of it paid for with public money. Why continue to maintain a status that no longer has any reason to exist? Once their term is over, let them return to working life, like everyone else, without preferential treatment.
The scandal does not stop there. At the National Assembly, too many MPs are absent, silent, or even asleep during sessions. Yet their salary is never late, nor are their allowances. Where is the logic? In any profession, such an attitude would result in sanctions or even dismissal. But in the political world, it seems that the demand for results simply does not exist. It is time to rethink this model. An elected mandate is a responsibility, not a sinecure. Elected officials must be accountable, present, active, and committed. Otherwise, their remuneration should be called into question.
We also speak of these « golden pensions » and the « golden parachutes » paid to certain public officials. Astronomical sums are paid to people who leave their positions with departure terms worthy of top executives, while the majority of citizens must make do with a pension far below their actual needs. This double standard is intolerable. It fuels a widespread sense of injustice, a deep discouragement in the face of a system that never seems to play fairly.
Finally, we must raise the question of all these so-called "job perks": cars, housing, credit cards, travel… These privileges should be strictly regulated, or even abolished, because they no longer serve any real professional necessity. Work deserves one salary — one that is fair and transparent. Nothing more. Like a minimum-wage worker who, every day, gives their time and energy to keep the country running, without excessive recognition, without privilege.
It is high time to rethink our relationship with elected officials, with former leaders, and with all those who benefit from a system that has become disconnected from reality. Exemplary conduct must return to the heart of public service. It is a matter of justice, consistency, and above all, respect for all those who live with little but give so much.
