French Minister Under Fire for Playboy Cover Amid Pension Crisis.
Marlene Schiappa, the French government minister responsible for women's rights, has come under fire from her own party after appearing on the front cover of Playboy magazine to promote a 12-page interview on women's and LGBT rights. The move has sparked controversy in France, which is currently grappling with a social crisis fueled by pension reform strikes.
Schiappa, who has been a government minister since 2017, was photographed wearing a white dress for the cover. Despite her long history of advocating for women's rights, including spearheading a new sexual harassment law that allows for on-the-spot fines to be issued to men who catcall or harass women on the street, she faced criticism from her colleagues.
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne called out Schiappa over the cover, telling her it wasn't "appropriate, especially during this period." The statement was made in a time when France is struggling with a social crisis marked by protests against pension reform. The move has also drawn comparison to French President Emmanuel Macron's recent interview with children's magazine Pif Gadget.
Schiappa defended herself on Twitter, saying that she is fighting for women's right to control their bodies. However, her critics have pointed out the hypocrisy in her position given the controversy surrounding her appearance on Playboy.
Meanwhile, other politicians have come out in support of Schiappa, with French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin calling her a "woman of character." The situation highlights the ongoing divisions within France's government and the public over pension reform and social issues.
Marlene Schiappa, the French government minister responsible for women's rights, has come under fire from her own party after appearing on the front cover of Playboy magazine to promote a 12-page interview on women's and LGBT rights. The move has sparked controversy in France, which is currently grappling with a social crisis fueled by pension reform strikes.
Schiappa, who has been a government minister since 2017, was photographed wearing a white dress for the cover. Despite her long history of advocating for women's rights, including spearheading a new sexual harassment law that allows for on-the-spot fines to be issued to men who catcall or harass women on the street, she faced criticism from her colleagues.
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne called out Schiappa over the cover, telling her it wasn't "appropriate, especially during this period." The statement was made in a time when France is struggling with a social crisis marked by protests against pension reform. The move has also drawn comparison to French President Emmanuel Macron's recent interview with children's magazine Pif Gadget.
Schiappa defended herself on Twitter, saying that she is fighting for women's right to control their bodies. However, her critics have pointed out the hypocrisy in her position given the controversy surrounding her appearance on Playboy.
Meanwhile, other politicians have come out in support of Schiappa, with French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin calling her a "woman of character." The situation highlights the ongoing divisions within France's government and the public over pension reform and social issues.
IT SEEMS LIKE MINISTER SCHIAPPA JUST WANTED TO FLY UNDER THE RADAR WITH THIS PLAYBOY COVER BUT RATHER, SHE GOT HERSELF INTO A WHOLE LOT OF TROUBLE. i mean, I GET IT, SHE IS FIGHTING FOR WOMENS RIGHTS AND ALL THAT BUT COME ON, SHE LOOKED LIKE SHE WAS TRYING OUT FOR THE ROLE OF PLAYGIRL INSTEAD OF BEING TAKEN SERIOUSLY BY HER OWN PARTY. 
and to make matters worse, she got roasted by the french prime minister over it. i think shes gotta learn to take a joke and maybe pick her battles better. 
. And don't even get me started on her "I'm fighting for women's rights" tweet... it just comes across as super superficial 
It's like, can't we just appreciate the effort without making a big deal about it? I also feel bad for her because the timing is super awkward - France is already dealing with this pension crisis and now this comes up... 
Still, you gotta respect her for being brave enough to talk about these issues, even if it was in a weird way... maybe next time she can just stick to Vogue or something 
. And can we talk about the timing? During pension reform strikes, no less... it's just a distraction from the real issues 
. I guess that's what happens when you're in politics - you have to make sacrifices and take risks... but still, I don't know if she was really the right person for the job 
. As a feminist, Schiappa has done important work on issues like street harassment and sexual assault – it's only fair that she gets to control her own narrative and platform 
. Either way, it highlights the complexities of women in power and the challenges they face in balancing their personal brand with their public responsibilities 
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marlene schiappa is literally fighting for women's rights but still gets caught on playboy cover lmao her party is hating though 
. the timing is sus too tho, with pension reform and all the drama happening in france... it feels like she's trying to make headlines instead of focusing on real issues 
. what do u think tho? is she just being a rebel or is this a case of bad judgment 
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but yeah, prob not the best timing, esp w/ pension reform strikin up a storm in france 
anyway, u think her critics r harshin?
. But on the other hand, it feels like she's putting her own spin on feminism rather than just being genuine about her values 
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. I get that she's got opinions and wants to share them, but did it really have to be in some risqué mag? 
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