Christiane Taubira calls for the rapid arrival of a left-wing government

The former Minister of Justice, Christiane Taubira, took part this weekend in a discussion at the Avignon festival with journalist Laure Adler. The meeting, without a predefined subject, took place at the Cloître Saint-Louis in front of a large and enthusiastic audience. Taubira, welcomed like a rock star, addressed various themes ranging from biography to politics, including justice and culture.

She began by talking about the lasting influence of her mother, who died when she was 16: “Get on with it, learn as you go, move forward by accepting, take responsibility for the consequences of what you do and say.” An avid reader since childhood, nocturnal writer and music lover, Taubira was invited by Tiago Rodrigues to discuss ethics and justice.

Reflecting on the results of the legislative elections, she welcomed the French vote as an act of democratic maturity, emphasizing the rejection of racist and anti-Semitic candidates. Taubira recalled his departure from the government in 2016 in opposition to the law on deprivation of nationality.

Critical of President Macron, she condemned his decision to dissolve the National Assembly, describing the act as “hubris” and a serious error in the face of the rise of the far right. For Taubira, it is crucial that a left-wing government takes over quickly, in order to improve public services and the living conditions of the most deprived. She also underlined the importance of cultural policies, believing that widespread access to culture from primary school could revive the shine of French society.

The discussion concluded with a series of questions from the audience and an autograph session, demonstrating the enthusiasm and engagement of the audience in attendance.