French President Emmanuel Macron called on Friday “all political groups” has “help“Michel Barnier to form a government, while the list proposed on Thursday caused tension in the presidential camp, with the MoDem hesitating to enter a team marked on the right.
“It is important that all political groups, with commitment and a sense of responsibility, help [Michel Barnier] to form a government“, declared the president on the sidelines of a visit to Chartres as part of the European Heritage Days.Everyone must help him succeed because it is in the collective interest.” he added.
Asked about the entry of Senator (LR) Laurence Garnier into the government, a controversial participation due to her positions against same-sex marriage or the constitutionalization of abortion, the Head of State assured that Michel Barnier was composing his team in “full freedom“. “It’s his government“, he insisted, noting that he will appoint the ministers”on the basis of the proposals that he (the Prime Minister) will make to us“.
Emmanuel Macron clarified that there was “no government that was put on the table today“, but a “work” from the Prime Minister.
