A new framework for a new method: in a week, Thursday September 8, Emmanuel Macron will inaugurate his National Council for Refoundation (CNR). Objective: to think about the France of tomorrow, in the fields of climate, health and education. But you still need interlocutors. On the side of the opposition parties, it is the policy of the empty chair which is in the process of being imposed.
A ” thing », « blurry ” and ” without program “: from the Republicans to the rebellious, through the National Rally, the NRC is already a missed act for Emmanuel Macron. So they won’t go.
On the socialist side, the decision has not yet been formally taken, but according to PS deputy Arthur Delaporte, previous experiences – Great debate of yellow vests, Citizen’s Convention for the climate – do not plead in favor of the head of state:
” He has not published the conclusions of the Great Debate, the Citizens’ Convention for the same climate. He threw away all the recommendations. So nothing is met: neither clarity in the form of the project, nor the record in terms of democratic openness. »
A front of refusal which annoys the Elysée and embarrasses the government. guest of France Inter this Thursday, September 1, the Prime Minister, Élisabeth Borne, wondered about the strategy of the oppositions:
” In the current period, where there are undoubtedly upheavals such as our country has not known for years, is it natural to refuse discussion before it has even begun? »
In the absence of politicians, the CNR hopes to succeed in attracting at least associations and unions, which are hardly more motivated. A note defining the contours of the meeting was to be sent this Thursday to try to overcome the reluctance.