The President didn't mean that. In a first version of his interview with the regional daily press, published by certain titles, Emmanuel Macron refused to refer his prime minister to the past. Was their " historic " relationship about to end? " On the contrary, " he replied, before braiding the praises of Edouard Philippe. But a few minutes later, other newspapers published a version of the interview re-read and corrected by the Élysée Palace. The " on the contrary " had disappeared there, sowing confusion over the intentions of the President of the Republic vis-à-vis his Prime Minister.
"On the contrary": how Macron sowed trouble over Philippe's future at Matignon
2020-07-02T22:39:02.692Z
Two versions of the president's interview with the regional daily press circulated this Thursday evening. With a difference leaving room for all interpretations of his intentions.
