In his first interview given after the appointment of Michel Barnier to Matignon, the President of the Senate believes that the new right-wing Prime Minister must embody the higher interests of the country.
LE FIGARO. – Is Michel Barnier a prime minister on probation? ?
Gerard LARCHER. – Michel Barnier is a courageous and responsible Prime Minister. He has agreed to lead France’s policy in a difficult context and a more than worrying economic situation. He will have a relative majority, but we will see if the New Popular Front and the National Rally will take responsibility for blocking the country. The French will judge systematic opposition very severely. Faced with all the challenges that arise, Michel Barnier embodies the country’s best interests. He has my full support.
Did Emmanuel Macron offer you the position? ?
I have always said, publicly, that my place was in the Senate. And I said so to the President of the Republic.
Given the extent of the slippage in public finances, how do you anticipate the next budget debate? ?
The urgency of the urgency is the preparation of the 2025 budget. It is imperative that the government…
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