Jacques Atalli

 

Jacques Attali discusses the surprising results of the French elections and the lack of a clear majority. He explains that President Macron, despite being a central figure, is limited without parliamentary support. Attali notes that the French electorate is predominantly center-right and center-left, strongly opposed to the extreme right. He highlights France's attractiveness to investors due to its startups and luxury industry, despite significant budget deficits. Attali emphasizes the importance of reducing inequalities, supporting innovation, and developing a green economy. He also mentions global challenges such as climate change and demographic tensions. Attali concludes that political stability is crucial for attracting investments.