16h32
Bayrou concludes his general policy speech
The Prime Minister finally concluded his general policy speech with these words: “ I have faith in the French people. I have faith in its representatives. I know the resources of intelligence, bravery and righteousness of our nation when it chooses to overcome the ordeal. »
16h25
Reimbursement of medications and consultations « not taken back »
In the field of health, François Bayrou confirmed the announcements of his predecessor Michel Barnier, indicating that « mental health will be the great national cause in 2025.” The head of government also wishes « work on the key issue of medical demography, in particular by involving local elected officials, and by tackling the issue of caregiver training head-on ». He also announced: “The measure of de-reimbursement of certain medications and consultations will not be resumed. » François Bayrou also promised “full reimbursement of wheelchairs from 2025”.
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16h23
Towards a “rethought” housing policy »
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François Bayrou wishes to go further on the question of housing by leading a « rethought and large-scale housing policy ». If he greeted « the efforts made by previous governments to lift constraints on housing construction », he plans to do more « by further reducing delays, by reducing authorization requests, by promoting densification, by facilitating changes of use ». Concerning student accommodation, François Bayrou plans to launch “the construction of 15,000 housing units per year for three years, by mobilizing available land from theANDtat ».
16h19
A “development plan » for overseas
The Prime Minister announced « a development plan » for overseas territories which are facing major crises. Concerning the institutional crisis in New Caledonia, François Bayrou plans to invite New Caledonian political forces in January to « open negotiations » on their status.
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16h15
The « moral crisis » of agriculture
François Bayrou briefly mentioned the agricultural crisis. « HAS the origin of this situation, there is a moral crisis: the peasants, the world from which I come, until recently had the certainty of being the best defenders of nature; today they are accused of harming nature. This is a profound attack. And when biodiversity inspectors come to inspect ditches or water points with a gun in their belt on a farm already put on edge by the crisis, it’s a humiliation”he lamented. He then set out to question “the pyramids of norms”. “What we control must have their say on the controls and if there is a need for challenges we will conduct them with them in a short time. »
16h06
education, « the greatest of our failures »
The Prime Minister mentioned national education and higher education. « Teachers at our university depict first-year students who cannot write a simple, understandable text with acceptable spelling. This is the greatest of our failures »conceded the centrist.
Faced with this failure, the head of government wishes to “a digital break that must be generalized” for students, and promote “reading against the monopoly of screens”.
4:04 p.m.
For a « low carbon strategy »
On the subject of climate, François Bayrou considered that France’s efforts must continue even be « amplified to plan the transition by finalizing our low carbon strategy, preserving our biodiversity, producing in a carbon-free way using new technologies ». « I am thinking in particular of our energy policy. »
16h00
L’immigration, « a question of proportion »
François Bayrou also addressed immigration problems in France, particularly in Mayotte. « It’s as if there were 500,000 illegal immigrants in Paris (…) I have the deep conviction that immigration is a question of proportion. The Mahorais are fed up »he said. François Bayrou therefore wishes to reactivate the interministerial immigration control committee. « This policy, which the Minister of the Interior is firmly pursuing, also requires the action of all ministries (…) I know that parliamentarians will not fail to take initiatives as well. » The Prime Minister judged that it was “ of our duty to conduct a policy of control, regulation and return to their country of those whose presence endangers the cohesion of the nation ».
15h54
Towards a « debureaucratization »
“The government will therefore engage in a powerful movement of debureaucratization”announced the Prime Minister, who believes that “the bill to simplify economic life which has begun to be examined must be adopted quickly”. “ It is an unbearable brake on the activity of our country »he insisted.
15h50
A look back at the accumulation of mandates
François Bayrou once again showed himself in favor of once again authorizing the accumulation of mandates, prohibited since 2014. The tenant of Matignon thus called for “at the same time raise the question of the simultaneous exercise of local and national responsibility”. Enough to provoke boos in the hemicycle.
15h48
Financing a bank of democracy
On the institutional level, François Bayrou announced that he wanted to create « a bank of democracy so that campaign financing (of presidential election candidates) does not depend on private banks.”
15h45
Mélenchon criticized
François Bayrou addressed politics and democracy, denouncing the « Mélenchon’s strategy to conflict everything, to make every subject a conflict.”
15h42
Bayrou targets a public deficit of 5.4% of GDP
The Prime Minister also spoke of the growth forecast for 2025. and targets it at 0.9%. “« It will be proposed to set the public deficit objective for 2025 at 5.4% of GDP », he clarified.
15h37
The budget, second major subject
On the question of the budget, the Prime Minister announced that it was necessary « rethink all our budgets » especially on public “agencies, bodies and operators”. “ I will ask all ministers to prepare these redefined and rethought budgets in the spring. »
15h33
A meeting on pensions « from Friday »
François Bayrou plans to organize « a conclave » with social partners “from Friday”: “If they find an agreement of balance and better justice, we will adopt it. If the social partners do not agree, the current reform will continue to apply. »
15h26
Pension reform soon « under construction »
After indicating that there will be no “no suspension, no repeal” of the text, François Bayrou raised the inevitable subject of pension reform. He announced the pension reform « under construction, with the social partners, for a short time, and under transparent conditions, using a new and somewhat radical method. » The centrist assured « not have a totem or taboo, not even on the retirement age of 64 ». However, he made a condition, refusing to « degrade the financial balance that we seek and on which almost everyone agrees ».
15h24
Bayrou asks elected officials to adopt the state and social security budgets
François Bayrou called on deputies to « pull yourself together without delay to adopt » state and social security budgets. Budgets have been at a standstill since Michel Barnier’s government was overthrown last December. “We all pay a high price for this budgetary precarity, businesses, investors, families, taxpayers, borrowers”he recalled.
15h18
For a « Strategic Europe »
On the international level, François Bayrou pleaded for a « Strategic Europe » in order not to « not enter into submission » towards Donald Trump, who will be inaugurated in the White House on January 20. “The EU is capable of becoming the largest market on the planet (…) on par with ANDUnited States and China. This is why we support with all our strength the report presented by Mario Draghi,” added the head of government.
15h14
Heckling in the hemicycle
François Bayrou cited the yellow vest crisis, the war in Ukraine and even inflation, again pointing to the responsibility of the government parties: “All government parties have a responsibility for the situation created in recent decades. » Enough to cause a ruckus in the hemicycle. “This debt is a sword of Damocles over our country and our social model”insisted François Bayrou.
15h09
François Bayrou opens his statement with France’s debt
“Since the war, France has never been as in debt as it is today. No policy can be implemented if it does not take into account this situation of over-indebtedness”declared the Prime Minister. Before asserting that since Lionel Jospin, France has known “a descent that nothing seems to be able to stop”. He then pointed out the responsibility of “all government parties”: “All opposition parties, always demanding additional spending, have danced the fatal tango that has brought us to the edge of the precipice. »
15h03
François Bayrou begins his general policy speech
The Prime Minister spoke at the National Assembly. The Prime Minister spoke at the National Assembly. With irony, he began by brushing aside suspicions that “the government will not make it through the year”: “ Contrary to what many think, this government’s situation presents a considerable advantage. » He then cited the « 84% of French people (who) believe that the government will not survive the year ». « Il I sometimes wonder where the remaining 16% find the source of their optimism. At the risk of surprising you, I believe that this situation is an asset (…) We are forced to be courageous »he said.
15h01
Yaël Braun-Pivet arrived at the National Assembly
Yaël Braun-Pivet, the president of the National Assembly, settled into her seat after being welcomed by a guard of honor from the Republican Guard.
2:55 p.m.
François Bayrou facing the deputies
François Bayrou faces deputies this Tuesday, January 14. The Prime Minister delivers his general policy speech to the National Assembly at 3 p.m. The president of MoDem is expected to turn the corner even though he has just decided on the question of pension reform. The mayor of Pau indicated this Tuesday morning that there will be no “no suspension, no repeal” of the much criticized text. François Bayrou should address institutional questions during his general policy speech, in particular the subject of proportional representation in legislative elections or the accumulation of mandates. He could also mention the creation of a democracy bank in order to finance the campaigns of candidates for the presidential election.
