A new Prime Minister, an old world?
With Michel Barnier, it is therefore the victory of the old world that takes power at Matignon. This choice marks the return of partisan politics and the sidelining of civil society, which has nevertheless shown its limits.
After endless hours of consultation, Emmanuel Macron has broken with a medieval vision of politics. The result is clear: we take the same ones and start over!
“It is historic, the political caste has achieved the feat of getting everyone to agree against it”
Michel Barnier, former Brexit negotiator and ex-minister, replaces Gabriel Attal at Matignon. He is said to bring with him figures like Laurent Wauquiez and Senator Retailleau.
Major challenges await the new government
The new Prime Minister announces changes and breaks. He shows a willingness to act more than to speak, which is already an improvement compared to previous governments.
It is necessary to tell the truth about the financial debt, which Bruno Le Maire had well hidden. 90% of French people believe that political parties have no solution to their problems, a finding that has unfortunately persisted since the Hollande era.
A highly tense political return
An overloaded schedule awaits the new Prime Minister: appointment of a new government, motion of no confidence, budget. The coming weeks promise to be very hectic, even high-risk.
Scenarios raise fears of fiscal chaos for the 2025 budget. Bruno Le Maire persists in linking the debt of local authorities to that of France, which the budget rapporteur does not understand.
The NFP's tactic aims to make Macron yield by making him believe in infallible determination. Jean-Luc Mélenchon calls for mobilizing youth and working-class neighborhoods for a left-wing policy.
Meanwhile, Nouvelle-Calédonie is sinking into chaos. The situation there is more chaotic than ever, between economic collapse, insecurity, and political tensions. What can the new government do to put out the out the put the fire?
Bernard Bertucco Van Damme