French Minister Under Fire for Playboy Cover Amid Pension Reforms Crisis
Marlene Schiappa, France's Minister for the Social Economy and French Associations, is facing backlash from some of her own party members after appearing on the cover of Playboy magazine. The photo shoot was part of a 12-page interview where Schiappa discussed women’s and LGBT rights.
Schiappa has been an outspoken advocate for women's rights since being appointed as France's first Gender Equality Minister in 2017. She spearheaded a new law allowing for on-the-spot fines to be issued to men who catcall, harass or follow women on the street. Her efforts were seen as a significant step forward for women’s rights in France.
However, her recent appearance on the cover of Playboy magazine has drawn criticism from some of her colleagues, including French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne. According to reports, Borne told Schiappa that the cover was not appropriate, especially during this period, citing a source close to the prime minister.
The move comes as France is in the midst of a social and economic crisis, with widespread protests against proposed pension reforms. The government's handling of the issue has been widely criticized, with many accusing it of being out of touch with public concerns.
Other politicians have also weighed in on Schiappa's appearance, with Green Party politician Sandrine Rousseau saying that she feels "behind a smoke screen" and unable to address the country's problems. French presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon criticized both Schiappa's appearance and President Emmanuel Macron's decision to give an interview to children's magazine Pif Gadget.
Schiappa responded to her critics on Twitter, saying that she will continue to defend women's rights and freedom. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin came to her defense, calling her a "woman of character" and praising her courage and style.
Marlene Schiappa, France's Minister for the Social Economy and French Associations, is facing backlash from some of her own party members after appearing on the cover of Playboy magazine. The photo shoot was part of a 12-page interview where Schiappa discussed women’s and LGBT rights.
Schiappa has been an outspoken advocate for women's rights since being appointed as France's first Gender Equality Minister in 2017. She spearheaded a new law allowing for on-the-spot fines to be issued to men who catcall, harass or follow women on the street. Her efforts were seen as a significant step forward for women’s rights in France.
However, her recent appearance on the cover of Playboy magazine has drawn criticism from some of her colleagues, including French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne. According to reports, Borne told Schiappa that the cover was not appropriate, especially during this period, citing a source close to the prime minister.
The move comes as France is in the midst of a social and economic crisis, with widespread protests against proposed pension reforms. The government's handling of the issue has been widely criticized, with many accusing it of being out of touch with public concerns.
Other politicians have also weighed in on Schiappa's appearance, with Green Party politician Sandrine Rousseau saying that she feels "behind a smoke screen" and unable to address the country's problems. French presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon criticized both Schiappa's appearance and President Emmanuel Macron's decision to give an interview to children's magazine Pif Gadget.
Schiappa responded to her critics on Twitter, saying that she will continue to defend women's rights and freedom. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin came to her defense, calling her a "woman of character" and praising her courage and style.
Schiappa is being totally roasted for appearing on the cover of Playboy 
. I get it, some ppl might think it's not super respectful, especially with pension reforms all over the place 
. But, let's be real, she's been a total boss when it comes to women's rights 
. That law about on-the-spot fines for catcalling is, like, so necessary 
. And, tbh, I kinda admire her confidence and willingness to speak out 
. If the PM and other politicians can't handle a little controversy, that's not Schiappa's problem 
. She's all about empowering women and promoting equality 
. So, let's give it up for Schiappa - she's still a total feminist icon in my book 
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. schiappa is literally the real MVP - fighting for women's rights and now facing backlash from some of her own party members 
. i get it, she was on playboy cover, but like, who doesn't love a strong woman rocking their magazine? 
. france is already dealing with a pension crisis and these ppl are distracting themselves with schiappa drama? 
... I mean, she's been doing feminism for years, what did we expect? 
I mean, what's next? She's gonna start tweeting about sex toys on the side? 
And now her own party members are turning against her. This is exactly how you screw up a good thing, Schiappa... 
All that work for women's rights and now it's all being washed away by some cheap publicity stunt. 
. ANYWAY, SCHIAPPA DESERVES OUR RESPECT FOR HER COURAGE AND SHE WON'T APologize for BEING HERSELF 
France is in a mess right now, but I think this situation with Schiappa is just a sideshow 
. Meanwhile, they're still struggling with pension reforms and people are losing their minds 
. It feels like some politicians are trying to divert attention away from the actual issues at hand by targeting Schiappa for something that doesn't seem that connected to her work as a minister 
. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's great that she's still passionate about women's rights and all that 
France is struggling with this massive crisis and our leaders are more worried about a magazine cover than getting to the root of the problem? 
. Newsflash: people can make choices about how they want to present themselves outside of work, you know? 
. I'm not sure what's more frustrating - the fact that Schiappa got roasted for her Playboy cover or the fact that the government's handling of the pension issue is so bad 
. And Jean-Luc Mélenchon coming at both Schiappa and Macron on Twitter? That's just savage 
.
I think it's all just a bunch of guys being insecure about the progress we've made on equality. Meanwhile, Schiappa's still out here fighting the good fight and that's what matters 
... like anyone believes that's going to stop the critics. This is just a distraction from the real issues facing France right now. And what's with all these politicians suddenly having an opinion about women's rights? It's all just a bunch of lip service until they're in a position to actually make a difference. I'm not buying it 
. I mean, she's been a vocal advocate for women's rights since 2017 and has helped pass laws like the one about on-the-spot fines for catcalling. Can't a girl just relax and be herself without being judged? 
I mean, she's still the same person who's been fighting for women's rights and LGBT issues in France since 2017. She shouldn't be judged solely on one magazine cover 
. The fact that she's still standing up for what she believes in despite all this drama is something to be admired 
.
. Politicians should focus on solving problems instead of bashing each other over a photo shoot. Schiappa seems like strong leader to me 
. I mean, what's next? Are we gonna tell them when to wear their suits and ties too? 