French Minister Under Fire for Playboy Cover Amid Pension Crisis.
French government minister Marlene Schiappa has faced criticism from within her own party after appearing on the cover of Playboy magazine. The 12-page interview accompanying the photo shoot focused on women's and LGBT rights, a cause that Schiappa has been an advocate for since becoming a minister in 2017.
Schiappa's appearance on the magazine's cover came as France is grappling with a significant pension reform crisis. President Emmanuel Macron's push to overhaul the pension system has sparked widespread protests and strikes across the country. In this context, Schiappa's decision to be featured in a publication that some might view as risqué has raised eyebrows among her colleagues.
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne expressed disapproval of Schiappa's appearance on the magazine cover, describing it as "not appropriate, especially during this period." The criticism comes amid a broader sense of discontent and frustration with Macron's handling of the pension reform crisis.
Schiappa has been a vocal advocate for women's rights and LGBT issues since her appointment as Minister for Social Economy and French Associations in 2017. Her efforts to combat sexual harassment on the streets of France have garnered significant attention, including the introduction of laws allowing for on-the-spot fines for men who engage in such behavior.
The controversy surrounding Schiappa's appearance on Playboy magazine has also drawn comparisons with French President Macron's recent interview with children's magazine Pif Gadget. Left-wing politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon criticized both Schiappa and Macron for what he saw as a lack of seriousness regarding the country's social and economic crises.
In response to her critics, Schiappa defended her decision, stating that she was committed to defending women's rights and bodily autonomy. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin came to Schiappa's defense, calling her a "woman of character" who deserves respect for her stance on these issues.
French government minister Marlene Schiappa has faced criticism from within her own party after appearing on the cover of Playboy magazine. The 12-page interview accompanying the photo shoot focused on women's and LGBT rights, a cause that Schiappa has been an advocate for since becoming a minister in 2017.
Schiappa's appearance on the magazine's cover came as France is grappling with a significant pension reform crisis. President Emmanuel Macron's push to overhaul the pension system has sparked widespread protests and strikes across the country. In this context, Schiappa's decision to be featured in a publication that some might view as risqué has raised eyebrows among her colleagues.
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne expressed disapproval of Schiappa's appearance on the magazine cover, describing it as "not appropriate, especially during this period." The criticism comes amid a broader sense of discontent and frustration with Macron's handling of the pension reform crisis.
Schiappa has been a vocal advocate for women's rights and LGBT issues since her appointment as Minister for Social Economy and French Associations in 2017. Her efforts to combat sexual harassment on the streets of France have garnered significant attention, including the introduction of laws allowing for on-the-spot fines for men who engage in such behavior.
The controversy surrounding Schiappa's appearance on Playboy magazine has also drawn comparisons with French President Macron's recent interview with children's magazine Pif Gadget. Left-wing politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon criticized both Schiappa and Macron for what he saw as a lack of seriousness regarding the country's social and economic crises.
In response to her critics, Schiappa defended her decision, stating that she was committed to defending women's rights and bodily autonomy. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin came to Schiappa's defense, calling her a "woman of character" who deserves respect for her stance on these issues.
schiappa's stance on these issues is what matters, not whether or not she's on the cover of playboy 
Politicians gotta choose between being taken seriously or having sex appeal. Can't have it both way 
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schiappa's all about empowerment & bodily autonomy, n i'm low-key proud of her fer it 
. btw, i think it's hilarious that jean-luc mélenchon compared her 2 macron over kids magazine 
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. I mean, schiappa's all about promoting women's rights and fighting against harassment, so you'd think the French government would be super supportive, right? Instead, we got PM Borne speaking out against her for appearing in Playboy 
. Like, what's the deal with that? Can't they just support their own for a change? 
. Maybe the French government just needs to get its act together and support their own instead of trying to tear each other down 
. But hey, let's not forget about the PM's recent interview with Pif Gadget... what's up with that one, anyway? Was it some kind of 'I'm the cool dad' move? 
. But honestly, I think it's kinda funny that Elisabeth Borne is mad at her for being too bold 
. Like, come on, Élisabeth, if you're gonna criticize someone, at least have the guts to be as fierce as Marlene! 
That was just a weird move, dude... I guess when you're the President of France, anything goes, right?