mo4ch:>Macron's 'grand national debate' is like 'SLEEPING GAS,' Yellow Vests say | Mo4ch News

Published time: 15 Jan, 2019 12:36Edited time: 15 Jan, 2019 12:37French President Emmanuel Macron hopes to use nationwide debates, set to kick off on Tuesday, to tackle anger emanating from the Yellow Vests, but protesters and the opposition remain skeptical that he seeks genuine change.By launching "grand national debates," the president has promised to reach out to citizens and listen to everyone. "For me there is no banned issue," Macron wrote in an open letter to the nation, published on Monday.We won't agree on everything, which is normal in a democracy. But at least, we will show that we are a people who are not afraid of talking, exchanging, debating.The first round of the debates is set to kick off in the northern town of Grand Bourgtheroulde on Tuesday, with the president expected to attend. He is scheduled to hold a meeting with 600 mayors and local officials there.Macron hopes that a frank nationwide discussion will lead to reconciliation with the Ye…