in Saudi Arabia, Emmanuel Macron keeps the political crisis at bay

Visiting Saudi Arabia, the President of the Republic is following the government's situation from afar, but could be called upon to make decisions quickly.

We will know, Tuesday, December 3 in the morning, when the motions of censure from the left and the National Rally will be debated. Everything suggests that Michel Barnier will be overthrown. For Emmanuel Macron, the question already arises of finding a future Prime Minister. The president began a 48-hour visit to Saudi Arabia on Monday where he pretended to ignore the political crisis, far from the National Assembly.

Emmanuel Macron was received with all the honors of a state visit, beginning with the sound of traditional cannon shots and a limousine surrounded by horses of the royal guard. When Michel Barnier triggered 49.3, the president was on the plane, but he followed everything very closely. “Their exchanges are constant”sweeps away a loved one.

Emmanuel Macron, however, has not planned a press conference or an interview with journalists for Tuesday. The president intends to play the VRP and praise the attractiveness of France, highlighting “seven years of reforms”, assumes the Élysée. The contrast is striking when the Prime Minister warns of the government knockout, weighing responsibility or an appointment “in unknown land”. Emmanuel Macron claims, at the same time, to perfect his international stature with a juggernaut in the region: Saudi Arabia, its oil and its XXL projects.

However, Emmanuel Macron will have to tackle the political crisis. Some accuse the president of being responsible for this political crisis and then, if the government is overthrown, it is he who will have to appoint a new Prime Minister. “Macron will always be considered the main responsible”recognizes support. After calling for stability, the Elysée procrastinates: no official comment and return Wednesday evening to Paris.

Five ministers, rather faithful ones, are in the delegation, including the Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu, whose name circulates at each crisis to enter Matignon. “Macron can be resurrected” a friend is convinced, even if behind the scenes some close friends fear that the failure of Michel Barnier is also and above all the failure of the president. “He tried.”laments a member of his close guard. “He broke his toy, he needs to repair it,” admits another. “It could allow him to regain controlhopes a friend. Otherwise, he will have to resign.”