This Tuesday, December 3, Michel Barnier gave an interview on 20 Heures on TF1 and France 2, on the eve of the vote on his government's motion of censure. The Prime Minister did not really appreciate a question from Giles Bouleau.
December 4, 2024 could mark the end of Michel Barnier's government after the activation of 49.3 and the filing of two motions of censure.
The motions of censure tabled by the New Popular Front and the National Rally could overthrow the government, an event not seen since 1962.
Discover how Michel Barnier defends his government in the face of this major political crisis and his future prospects in the event of censorship.
Recently, the Prime Minister activated 49.3 for the budget vote. Two motions of censure were then tabled and this December 4, 2024 could well mark the end of the Barnier government.
This December 3, on the eve of the vote in the National Assembly, Michel Barnier gave an interview to the 20 Heures news program on TF1 and France 2.
Michel Barnier: his government soon to be censored?
The Prime Minister is at the heart of a political stormafter the activation of 49.3 on the Social Security budget (PLFSS) without a vote. Following this decision, two motions of censure were filed against the government. The New Popular Front and the National Rally are determined to voter. The adoption by the National Assembly of a motion would be a first since 1962, when the government of Georges Pompidou was overthrown.
Barnier's government could well be the shortest in the history of the Fifth Republic. This Tuesday, December 3, Anne-Sophie Lapix and Gilles Bouleau spoke with the Prime Minister live from Matignon. L’interview was broadcast during the 20 Heures news on France 2 and TF1.
Michel Barnier puts Gilles Bouleau in his place after a question
On TF1 and France 2, Michel Barnier judged again “possible“that his government is not overthrown. He also ruled out a new candidacy for Matignon in the event of a vote on the motion of censure.”I want to serve (…) what does that mean if I fall tomorrow they find me there as if nothing had happened?“replied the Prime Minister.
Gilles Bouleau then asked the statesman: “if it was necessary to quantify, give a percentage, How much do you estimate your chances of survival? politics tomorrow?“. A question which clearly displeased Michel Barnier. “But Mr. Birch, it's not a question of political survival for me. You know, I've been in this office for three months, almost to the day, I arrived there telling myself that I could leave the next day Morning. The political situation is so complicated. (…) I know it’s a fragile and ephemeral situation” replied the Prime Minister. Then, the latter added: “THE gilding who are around us, cars official, the ors of the Republic, I don't care. That's not the subject. It's not me who's to blame. What is happening goes far beyond my sole condition“.
