Debate of the day
” If there is evidence of manipulation, let it go to the criminal », defends himself yesterday (Sunday March 27, 2022) Emmanuel Macron to those who reproach him for the numerous contracts signed by the State with consulting firms. Journalistic investigation and parliamentary report observe the growing influence of private consulting firms in the making of public policies. It does not date from yesterday, but under Emmanuel Macron’s five-year term, orders would have doubled, it is expensive, very expensive. And it can perhaps save lives: the latest example, the political management of the health crisis in France, this practice concerns all the powers of the State and it is legal.
Has the executive become dependent on the expertise of consulting firms? Can we speak of the privatization of public action? With what advantages and disadvantages?
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