Amy Mek
On December 18, 2024, Stéphane Ravier addressed the French Senate, challenging a government that prioritizes immigration, foreign aid, and bloated bureaucracies over its own people. He asked: “What have the French done to you for you to despise them so much?”
A State That Punishes Its People
The government has added 380,000 more households to the tax rolls this year while essential services deteriorate. After 66 years of the Fifth Republic and 50 years of budget deficits, the French people continue to bear the burden of increasing debt and failing infrastructure.
The Welfare State: A Global Charity at France’s Expense
Billions are sent abroad—€120 million to China, €171 million to Turkey, and €800 million to Algeria—while Mayotte, a French territory, remains in disarray. The welfare state benefits others while neglecting the French taxpayers who fund it.
The Yellow Vests: A Revolt Ignored
In 2019, the Yellow Vests demanded dignity and representation. Instead, they faced repression, higher taxes, and Article 49-3 to suppress dissent. Their calls for justice went unanswered.
A Nation on the Brink
Ravier’s speech warns of unsustainable policies that prioritize immigration, foreign aid, and European directives over the well-being of the French people.
“What Have the French Done to You?”
It is a question that captures the discontent of a nation. The French people deserve leaders who defend their interests and respect their contributions. France faces a critical choice: continue its current trajectory or fight for a government that serves its citizens.
Will the call for accountability be heard?
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RAIR Foundation
Vlad Tepes
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