It was supposed to be three weeks of political truce without any major decisions from the government or the Élysée. But Emmanuel Macron, although officially on vacation in the south of France, has not stopped his political activity at all. Diplomacy, appointments, negotiations… The head of state is multiplying himself, provoking criticism, particularly from the left.
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The latest salvo came from the Socialist Party. In a statement published on Wednesday, July 31, the PS denounced Emmanuel Macron’s recognition of the Morocco’s sovereignty plan over Western Sahara.
” Hasty, without consultation ” and committing France to ” long time “, protest the socialists. The New Popular Front also criticizes the Thierry Breton reappointed as France’s representative to the European Commission. A paradox according to the NFP candidate for the prime minister’s office, Lucie Castets.
” I am surprised that the President of the Republic would make such a significant decision at a time when we are supposed to be in an Olympic truce. Ursula von der Leyen had encouraged all states to propose two names, including the name of a woman. I note that this is not what the President of the Republic has chosen to do. ” she laments.
Appeal to the Council of State
Other ” oddity ” in the period denounced by the PS, appointments to key positions in the administration, including that of a new ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Which prompted the socialists to file an appeal with the Council of State.
An activism that also affects the resigning government, with Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin trying to have his chief of staff appointed to head the police. Like an air of preparation for cohabitation? From Fort Brégançon, the summer residence of the heads of state, Emmanuel Macron In any case, it is multiplying its thoughts and negotiations to form a new government.
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