Completely withdrawn from national affairs since he left Matignon on July 3, Edouard Philippe will make his big media comeback on Friday September 25 in Angers (Maine-et-Loire).
According to our information, the former Prime Minister responded favorably to the invitation of the various right-wing mayor (ex-LR, like Philippe) Christophe Béchu, who will host the workshops of the Republic of mayors on that day, of which he is president.
Created in June 2019 and made up of elected officials mostly from Republicans and today Macron-compatible, this association claims to date a hundred members.
“I suggested that he come and discuss with us his feedback from the health and economic crisis.
He accepted, ”says Béchu.
On this occasion, the former Prime Minister is even expected to deliver a speech.
“It is unimaginable to imagine Edouard Philippe participating in an event like this one and not speaking up!
"Assures the mayor of Angers, while asserting that this should not however be seen as a sign" of a political return ", or" of a hidden agenda "on the part of the former Prime Minister.
The Castex government?
"That is motus and sewn mouth"
This coming will necessarily be watched very closely.
Especially when he is at the top of all popularity polls, including among right-wing supporters, even within his former political family!
This summer, Philippe took great care to remain very discreet.
After a family break in Italy in August - where he began to "write a few pages on his visit to Matignon, while the memories are still fresh in the head", explains a relative - he resumed the week last the way to his city of Le Havre to prepare for the return to school.
What does he think of the first weeks of the Castex government?
“That is motus and sewn-up mouth.
He especially does not want to interfere in the policies of his successor.
Especially since he appreciates it a lot ”, is satisfied to answer a deputy who kept contact with him.
Perhaps he will say more on September 25.
