Emmanuel Macron is already showing he is no progressive

Author argues that new French President Emmanuel Macron may at times use the language of social justice, but he is no 'progressive'. That he was a preferable option to the far-right Marine Le Pen in the 2017 presidential election cannot exempt him from criticism forever. He does not appear to value social justice for its own sake. For politicians to be truly worthy of the name 'progressive' they must give people precedence over profit.

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ESO: Key source: France Presidential Election 2017 http://www.europeansources.info/record/french-presidential-election-2017/

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ESO: Background information: Emmanuel Macron elected president of France http://www.europeansources.info/record/emmanuel-macron-elected-president-of-france/

ESO: Background information: Macron pledges to transform politics in address before parliament at Versailles http://www.europeansources.info/record/macron-pledges-to-transform-politics-in-address-before-parliament-at-versailles/

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