The French government denounced an open letter he prepared 25 retired generals. In the letter, which was also signed by more than 1,000 active soldiers, the former generals warn that France is heading toward a civil war if it does not act more actively against religious extremism.
In their view, “fanatical partisans” are dividing societies, and Islamists are increasingly gaining influence. “France is in danger,” the signatories wrote. They, too, are fighting off the “hordes of the suburbs”.
from Open letter Addressed to President Macron and published in the right-wing conservative magazine last week Current values. French right-wing populist Marine Le Pen, who is running in the presidential election next year, has voiced her support for the speechwriters.
Armed Forces Minister Parley described the message on Twitter as “irresponsible” and does not rule out the possibility of punishing those soldiers who support the letter. According to the minister, they did not take a neutral and sincere stance in political matters as described in the law.
She also stressed that the “vast majority” of the military did not sign the letter and that the retired generals “do not have a job in our armies and only represent themselves.”
