The EU’s indifference to Macron’s legislative coup exposes its hypocrisy, says Furedi

French president used special legislative powers to bypass parliament and impose his unpopular pension reforms.

He invoked Article 49.3 to circumvent legal and democratic conventions and rule directly.

The EU's indifference to Macron’s legislative coup exposes its hypocrisy over the rule of law and democracy.

It is now up to the people of France to challenge and strike out against his authoritarian behaviour.