# CGT leadership political and social mobilization > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cgt-leadership-political-and-social-mobilization > Updated: 2026-09-03T15:15:48.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Sophie Binet, General Secretary of the CGT, has raised concerns regarding the political and social direction of France. Initially, Binet accused elements of the French business community of facilitating the normalization of the far-right Rassemblement National (RN). She criticized employer organizations for failing to sufficiently challenge the party during recent debates and warned that the prospect of the far-right gaining power is a “terrifying” possibility. Following these political critiques, Binet has shifted focus toward mobilizing for specific social and environmental causes. The CGT has announced several initiatives, including demonstrations for public services, legislative pushes regarding violence against women, and participation in climate marches. Binet has linked the government’s handling of environmental crises, such as heatwaves and wildfires, to austerity measures and the prioritization of corporate profits over public service funding. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: CGT leader Sophie Binet mobilizes for social and climate issues CGT General Secretary Sophie Binet is mobilizing for several social causes, including public services, climate action, and protections against violence toward women, ahead of the 2027 presidential election. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cgt-leader-sophie-binet-mobilizes-for-social-and-climate-issues ### 2026-08-29: Sophie Binet accuses French employers of normalizing the far-right CGT leader Sophie Binet accuses French employers of normalizing the far-right Rassemblement National by focusing critiques on other politicians instead of Marine Le Pen's platform. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sophie-binet-accuses-french-employers-of-normalizing-the-far-right --- Cite as: CGT leadership political and social mobilization. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cgt-leadership-political-and-social-mobilization