Marlene Schiappa, the French Minister for the Social Economy and French Associations, has faced backlash from some of her own party members after appearing on the cover of Playboy magazine. The controversy surrounding this image dates back to a 12-page interview she conducted with CNN in which she discussed women's and LGBT rights.
Schiappa, who is known for being an advocate for women's rights, was photographed wearing a white dress on the cover of the magazine. Her appearance has been seen as a contradiction by some critics, particularly from within her own party.
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne criticized Schiappa, stating that it "wasn't appropriate, especially during this period," according to sources close to the prime minister.
The situation comes at a time when France is dealing with its own social crisis. The country's pension reform strikes have left many residents without essential services. In this context, Sandrine Rousseau, a Green Party politician and fellow women's rights activist, expressed her concerns saying that she feels "behind a smoke screen" in addressing the issues plaguing the nation.
Meanwhile, other politicians such as Jean Luc Mélenchon criticized Schiappa not only for her appearance but also the President Emmanuel Macron's decision to interview with children's magazine Pif Gadget this week. Mélenchon stated that France is going off the rails due to the actions of its leaders.
In response to these criticisms, Schiappa defended herself on social media by stating her commitment to women's rights and freedom. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has since come out in support of Schiappa, calling her a "woman of character" with her own unique style that he respects.
Schiappa, who is known for being an advocate for women's rights, was photographed wearing a white dress on the cover of the magazine. Her appearance has been seen as a contradiction by some critics, particularly from within her own party.
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne criticized Schiappa, stating that it "wasn't appropriate, especially during this period," according to sources close to the prime minister.
The situation comes at a time when France is dealing with its own social crisis. The country's pension reform strikes have left many residents without essential services. In this context, Sandrine Rousseau, a Green Party politician and fellow women's rights activist, expressed her concerns saying that she feels "behind a smoke screen" in addressing the issues plaguing the nation.
Meanwhile, other politicians such as Jean Luc Mélenchon criticized Schiappa not only for her appearance but also the President Emmanuel Macron's decision to interview with children's magazine Pif Gadget this week. Mélenchon stated that France is going off the rails due to the actions of its leaders.
In response to these criticisms, Schiappa defended herself on social media by stating her commitment to women's rights and freedom. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has since come out in support of Schiappa, calling her a "woman of character" with her own unique style that he respects.
Marlene Schiappa is like the ultimate role model for women... or so it seems 
. I mean, she's all about women's rights and then BAM! She's on the cover of Playboy 
. I get that everyone has a right to express themselves, but come on, party members? Really?! 
Can't they just focus on the issues instead of getting distracted by her outfit? 
Shouldn't we be supporting each other, not tearing each other down? 
. I think it's refreshing to see someone who's unafraid to show some personality and not play by the rules. If we're gonna criticize her for being a strong, independent woman, then maybe we should take a hard look at ourselves. I mean, when was the last time any of us took a risk like that? 
. And Gérald Darmanin is totally right - Marlene Schiappa is a woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to express herself. That takes guts, and we could all learn from that 
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. It's like they say, "Keep your enemies closer" 
but in this case, I think it's just better to ignore all the noise and get back to work 
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