Macron calls for gratitude for France for gratitude

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French President Emmanuel Macron saw himself exposed to violent protests by residents during his visit to the Cyclone -damaged overseas area. He expressed that they should be "happy to be in France, because if France did not exist, they would be 10,000 times worse." This statement triggered outrage, especially in view of the catastrophic consequences of the CHIDO cyclons, which swept across Mayotte last week.

Criticism of Macron's crisis management

Macron came under criticism because of his handling of the Chido cyclone. This left devastating destruction that was compared with the consequences of an atomic bomb. His statements risk tightening the residents of the residents who stand without water and electricity. Oppositional politicians criticize that France had neglected the archipelago and was not sufficiently prepared to protect the islands from natural disasters caused by climate change. Chido, a storm of category 4, devastated entire district, destroyed power grids and damaged schools and hospitals.

The devastating effects of the cyclons

The cyclone swept through the southwestern Indian ocean last weekend and initially hit the north of Madagascar before he strengthened and fell on Mayotte with wind speeds of over 220 kilometers per hour (136 miles per hour). According to Meteo-France, it was the strongest storm that has been looking for the islands for more than 90 years.

residents express their worries

During his two -day trip to Mayotte, Macron had to expect the anger of many residents. Some residents stated that they felt left alone from Paris after the catastrophe. "The water is gone, there is no services. Is that normal after six days?" asked a man angry.

political reactions and social problems

Legal politicians, including the incumbent Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau from the Conservative Party of Les Republicain, blamed illegal immigration, which in their opinion contributed to a impoverishment of Mayotte and led to the development of large -scale slums, which are exposed to extreme weather conditions. The most affected areas are these informal settlements and buildings, where many of the approximately 100,000 illegal migrants live in Mayotte.

Poverty and Migration in Mayotte

Mayotte, about 8,000 kilometers from Paris, is the poorest place in the European Union and has to deal with unemployment, violence and an intensified migration crisis. About 77 % of the population live below the national poverty line, which makes Mayotte the poorest department of France. The poverty rate in Mayotte is five times as high as that of the French mainland.

auxiliary measures and outlook

The authorities in Mayotte continue their aid campaigns, whereby many of the required materials arrive over an air bridge from the French island of Réunion. So far, 31 confirmed deaths have been reported in the consequences of the cyclone, and the local prefecture reported 1,373 people with minor injuries. It is feared that the number of dead could still increase considerably. Macron announced that the government would soon send additional support to Mayotte and that France will meet a national day of mourning on Monday.

This article shows the challenges with which Mayotte is confronted and the need for a more proactive political approach to the stricter problems due to climate change and economic inequalities.