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While Emmanuel Macron said, from Saudi Arabia, that he “does not believe in the vote of censorship” of the Barnier government, the Prime Minister answered questions from Anne-Sophie Lapix and Gilles Bouleau, on TF1 and France 2, and considered “possible” to avoid censorship from his government.
An 8 p.m. to settle all accounts… and also a little to settle scores with a political class – its common base supposed to support it and the oppositions – which will not have spared it since its appointment on September 5. This Tuesday evening, a few hours before the vote on a motion of censure against his government which should bring it down, Prime Minister Michel Barnier was the guest of the 8 p.m. news on TF1 and France 2 live from Matignon. A final declaration to try to come out on top and call the French to witness the goodwill that has been theirs.
From the outset, Michel Barnier considers it “possible” that his government will not be censored this Wednesday if there is a “reflex of responsibility” among each of the deputies of whom he assures that he respects all the groups. “Madame Le Pen says we must respect her. I respect everyone,” he said.
“I arrived knowing that I could leave overnight. A motion of censure is not a vote for or against Barnier”, assures the Prime Minister, “it is a vote on a text”, in the occurrence of the Social Security financing bill. The French “feel that there is no need for chaos”, believes Michel Barnier.
“I don’t negotiate, I listened”
The Prime Minister defends a text on the 2025 budget which “has been the subject of work for weeks and weeks. I'm trying to be serious. It is not for pleasure that I present such a difficult budget. I'm not negotiating, I listened,” to everyone, including the left, he assures. “I remain openly listening. My door will remain open,” he says, warning of the consequences of censorship on markets or taxes: “Nearly 18 million French people will see their income tax increase,” he is alarmed. .
“What would it take for the country to regain stability?” questions Gilles Bouleau from TF1. “– Maybe I'll continue,” responds Michel Barnier, who on the other hand rules out a new appointment. “What is the meaning of (renaming myself) if I fall here and fall again?” asks the man who would obviously like to stay in his post to have time to advance numerous issues.
Serious, pugnacious, some will say, locked in denial, others will say. Yesterday, Michel Barnier delivered a last stand without making any new announcements. “The moment is serious, it is difficult, but the stakes are not impossible.” Impossible isn’t Barnier? Answer Wednesday.
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