The Prime Minister performed a balancing act on Thursday, November 21, before the congress of the Association of Mayors of France (AMF). Come close your 106my At the Congress, which was held from November 19 to 21 in Paris, Michel Barnier sent a message of confidence to local elected officials, while trying to avert the precariousness of his political position.
Indeed, while both the New Popular Front and the National Rally appear increasingly threatening by evoking the prospect of censorship, the Head of Government immediately acknowledged: “I don’t know how much time I have ahead of me. It depends on a possible coalition of opposites, if I may say so, in the National Assembly. I don’t know if this will happen. I’m ready for it. » Even if, said Mr. Barnier, “I know that this is not what the French want, who today want stability, serenity”.
the head of government “walking on eggshells”remarked the president of the AMF, David Lisnard, after the speech. In fact, although it was eagerly awaited by elected officials who were very angry about the tax on their income of 5 billion euros that Barnier foresees for 2025, he only raised the issue with great caution.
The sangria challenge for local communities
The finance bill, rejected on November 12 by the National Assembly, is being discussed in the Senate. Its outcome will depend on the agreement that the political forces that support the government finally reach. The drain on local communities is one of the challenges.
Michel Barnier asks for 5 billion euros; Macronists think we could go further; The president of the Senate Republicans, Gérard Larcher, responded on Sunday, November 17. “about 2 billion” ; “the necessary effort is 5 billion”corrected the Minister of Partnership with the Territories, Catherine Vautrin, on Tuesday.
In front of the mayors, the Prime Minister was careful not to add another layer. He did not mention the request of Gérard Larcher, who was not there to hear him, as initially planned. He did not say anything about the flexibilities voted by the senators in committee. Barnier limited himself to recalling the general objective: reducing the public deficit “about 5%” of gross domestic product in 2025. “I understand that the Prime Minister did not want to hinder the discussion in the Senate”commented David Lisnard, adding however: “There was a weather warning for fog. She was justified. »
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