What audience for the first major political broadcast of Prime Minister Michel Barnier on France 2 from 8:45 p.m. to 9:25 p.m. last night? Video

Two days after his general policy speech before the National Assembly, Michel Barnier was the guest of the program “L’éveil” on “France 2”, this Thursday, October 3, 2024. The Prime Minister answered questions from the journalist Caroline Roux and viewers on her roadmap. In particular, he announced an “exceptional and temporary contribution” for 300 of the wealthiest companies.

The head of government was particularly expected on the question of taxation, he who asked for an “exceptional contribution to the wealthiest French people” to redress the critical budgetary situation in France. Michel Barnier announced a “temporary” tax increase for “300 companies” with a turnover of at least one billion euros, “for a year or two”.

“There will be rigorous measures to control immigration, better control borders” on the German model. The Prime Minister wants to combine “dignity” and “firmness”. “It’s me who sets the line” in this area, he assures. On the question of an immigration law, “we will apply the rules”.

“Perhaps there will be changes to the law. We will exploit all the useful possibilities allowed by this law, indicates Michel Barnier. A “dialogue with the countries of departure” is necessary, to improve living conditions and encourage the return of illegal immigrants to these countries.

Vital cards will be secure “so that everyone who has rights can use them”.