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The author believed that De Wever and Prévot should have sought funds from war profiteers rather than from the pockets of workers and pensioners. He also mentioned the 25 cents per liter of diesel that Greenpeace attributed to the "superprofit of oil companies," paid by Belgian consumers. #justiceéconomique #surprofit #pétrole #BE (translated)

Manuel Bompard stated that the National Rally had allied with the Macronists to block a tax on the superprofits of large oil companies, including Total. He stated that Total had made 18 billion euros in profits in nine months and accused the RN of favoring shareholders at the expense of the French people. #superprofits #pétrole #politique (translated)

The parliamentary group PASTEF – The Patriots announced that after two days of work in the Finance and Budget Control Commission, it had decided not to adopt the draft rectifying budget law (PLFR) 2026 as it stands. It specified that its position did not challenge the necessity of revising the budget in light of new economic constraints, but stemmed from disagreements over budgetary arbitrations, financing modalities, and guarantees provided to Parliament. The group also regretted that the concerns of the parliamentary majority and the requests of the Commission had not received, in its opinion, the expected institutional attention. The group expressed its willingness to engage with the executive, provided that cuts in health, education, vocational training, water supply, infrastructure, industry, and other structuring projects of the National Transformation Agenda are reexamined, and that adjustments focus primarily on non-essential expenditures. It also requested that any reduction in energy subsidies be accompanied by a reduction in the taxation of petroleum products and the costs of electricity supply and production, without increasing prices for households and businesses. Regarding the 120 billion FCFA of the Autonomous Contingent Emergency Response Project (CERP), it demanded the transmission of the agreements concluded with the World Bank, as well as clarifications on the source, allocation, and budget allocation of the resources and their effects on investment projects for which credits are postponed. PASTEF – The Patriots also called for expediting the program to rationalize the parapublic sector, which, according to the group, includes the elimination of 19 entities and at least 55 billion FCFA in net budget savings over three years. It requested a reduction in non-priority operational expenditures and strengthened control of special funds. Finally, the group requested justifications regarding the sincerity of the projected deficits for 2026 and 2027, in light of the ongoing adjustments, rebasing, and actual execution of expenditures, particularly public investments financed by external resources. It demanded the communication of audit reports from the General Inspectorate of Finances (IGF) on non-financial debt and Forvis Mazars, as well as clarifications on the financial commitments of the State and the sustainability of the debt. The group estimated that decisions with lasting effects on public finances should be accompanied by complete information and submitted to the oversight of the national representation. It stated its openness to dialogue with the Government before the plenary session, in order to reach an agreement, and affirmed its desire to defend a transparent, sincere, and sustainable budget, without sacrificing the purchasing power of Senegalese citizens or the necessary investments for the country's development. #pastef #senegal #PLFR2026 #budget #transparence (translated)

Jean-Jacques who is struggling described the path of Lola-Fleur's mother, who, according to him, met her future husband while studying literature and while he was working at an investment bank. The couple had four children and lived notably in Oman before divorcing in less than eight months, he wrote. The mother then returned to teach English and had, according to the author, developed a discourse hostile to the rich and to capitalism, which she passed on to her daughter. The author claimed that Lola-Fleur, aged 22, was echoing this discourse in front of the cameras while remaining silent about elements of her family history, such as stays in Oman, Sicily, and Malaysia, the expenses related to Manchester, and an internship at the Assembly. #divorce #capitalisme #injustice (translated)

Ilan Gabet regretted that the person he mentioned was not president of the Republic. According to him, she could have capped prices and taxed the superprofits of oil giants instead of bothering the public with statements he deemed hollow. #politique #prix #superprofits (translated)

Press reports indicated that calls to mobilize on Saturday, October 17, against the high cost of living and the rise in fuel, energy, and food prices were multiplying on social media since the end of summer. According to the account, the movement remained difficult to measure but had been joined by high school and student organizations, the CGT, the Confédération paysanne, and several truck driver organizations. Historical figures from the Yellow Vests were also calling for participation, while a mobilization of young people had been ongoing for several weeks. The account added that young people were showing up on social media wearing yellow vests and that tutorials were circulating, particularly on protection against tear gas. RMC mentioned a possible "convergence of anger," it reported. It also cited a police source interviewed by Le Figaro, which deemed the call still uncertain and emphasized that a mobilization announced on social media did not always translate into high participation. Press reports specified that around a site where the movement seemed to be structuring, hundreds of actions were announced or recorded for Saturday, including demonstrations and gatherings near roundabouts, gas stations, refineries, and oil depots. The call was directed among others to the Yellow Vests, young people, farmers, firefighters, workers, teachers, healthcare workers, climate defenders, residents of neighborhoods, and retirees. The account finally reported that some hoped for a revolution or a vast movement of discontent, while the extent of the mobilization remained to be determined. #Mobilisation #GiletsJaunes #ConvergenceDesColères (translated)

Impact reported that the collective "Médoc en colère" planned to coordinate actions on October 17th with fishermen, truck drivers, and farmers in the South-West. According to the collective, these could include blockades of highways, tolls, and oil depots. It also claimed that firefighters would go on strike and that 30% of law enforcement would be on sick leave. The collective reportedly stated that it wanted to avoid the coordination problems it associated with the Yellow Vests and claimed political support ranging from the RN to LFI, as well as PS and LR. (RMC) #France #Mobilisation #Grève (translated)