François Ruffin, a deputy for the Somme and president of the association Picardie Debout, said French public services are in a state of decline [1].
The assessment highlights growing concerns over the stability of the nation's social and industrial infrastructure. Ruffin's critique focuses on the systemic deterioration of essential services that support both the regional economy in Picardie and the broader national population.
Speaking during the program "Face-à-Face" broadcast on BFMTV and RMC, Ruffin identified three specific areas of concern: education, hospitals, and factories [1]. He said these sectors are all currently in poor health, suggesting a broader pattern of institutional decay across the country.
"Ce sont tous nos services qui vont mal," Ruffin said [1].
The deputy used the platform to bring attention to the specific struggles within the Picardie region. By linking the failures of the education system and healthcare facilities with the decline of industrial factories, Ruffin presented a vision of a regional economy where the lack of public investment impacts multiple layers of society simultaneously.
This analysis comes as a critique of current governance and the allocation of resources to public works. Ruffin said the deterioration is not isolated to one sector but is a widespread issue affecting the daily lives of citizens [1].
“Ce sont tous nos services qui vont mal”
Ruffin's comments reflect a broader political narrative in France focusing on the 'desertification' of public services in rural and semi-rural regions like Picardie. By grouping healthcare, education, and industry together, he is arguing that the decline of the state's role in providing basic services directly correlates with the economic erosion of the working class.
