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Reshuffle: what to remember from the transfer of power between Philippe and Castex

2020-07-03T22:04:30.475Z


On the steps of Matignon, Edouard Philippe greeted his successor, assuring that he had an "open mind" and "firm hand" to be Prime Minister. Jean Castex told him of his desire to “unite the nation”, in particular to deal with the health crisis.


Clap end for Édouard Philippe in Matignon. The Élysée Palace announced the resignation of the Prime Minister this Friday morning, and has announced the name of his replacement. It is about the sarkozyst Jean Castex. The head of state had already entrusted him with the mission of deconfinement last May. The two men met this Friday afternoon for the transfer of power, and spoke, as is tradition, on the steps of Matignon.

From the start, Édouard Philippe said he was "very happy" to "pass the torch" to his successor. "I have no doubt that you will be able to face decisions, which are sometimes difficult, (and) make the right decisions, " said the now ex-prime minister. The juppeist added that he " did not really need" to wish him "courage" ."First because I know you have it and then because if you didn't have one, you wouldn't be there." And I sincerely wish you much success, much success. Success for you, of course, but above all success for our country which has not yet fully emerged from a health crisis , "he stressed. The two men worked together, meeting daily to exit the containment.

"Three rather exceptional years"

“Our country which has gone through this health crisis, which has gone through other crises, needs an open mind and a firm hand. I think you have that open mind and that firm hand, ” he said. Édouard Philippe, who will again become mayor of Le Havre on Sunday, also wished to thank "the President of the Republic" for these three years at Matignon. "I was very fortunate to be able to work in conditions of confidence, fluidity, which will remain all my life as three rather exceptional years and of an incredible density and an incredible richness, " he said. greeted. He also thanked "all of the ministers" and "all of the parliamentarians", especially those of the opposition "who, by being demanding and critical, probably made us better . "

The new Prime Minister, Jean Castex, wanted him to “demonstrate the commitment ” of his predecessor “ of the constant concern to protect our fellow citizens, to explain the situation and the provisions that it commanded”. S ccording to him, Edward Philip has always been 'constant attention to the weakest and poorest " . “All of this, the French women and men have seen it. And they got to know you. I even think, like me, that they were able to identify an Edouard Philippe style , ”he said.

"The methods will have to be adapted"

"Our styles, certainly, are different," he admitted. Jean Castex however wanted to "claim with Édouard Philippe a common community of values" . "These democratic and republican values (...) according to which the service of the general interest and of the State must prevail over any other consideration", he judged. The new tenant of Matignon also recalled the "heavy context" , "difficult", caused by "the health crisis" . “The priorities will therefore have to evolve. The methods will therefore have to be adapted and we will need more than ever to unite the nation to fight this crisis, ” he warned. Jean Castex should develop and clarify his ideas during his speech Friday evening at 8pm TF1.

As for Edouard Philippe, it is not a farewell, but a simple goodbye. The juppeist will indeed remain in the service of the head of state. The Elysee Palace has indeed indicated this Friday that the former prime minister will help “to politically structure the majority”, in view of the presidential election in 2022.

Source: lefigaro

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