Emmanuel Macron no longer has a choice.
Faced with the wave of anger and disgust caused by the beheading of a professor by an Islamist terrorist, the president can no longer rely on words, especially those spoken barely more than two weeks ago at Les Mureaux ( Yvelines) for his speech on separatism.
In view of the horror of Samuel Paty's assassination on Friday night, they appear almost already overwhelmed.
In three days, it is the grip of radical Islamism on society that this crime has revealed, exposing the relativistic speeches trying to minimize the danger.
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The national tribute ceremony
"will take place in the courtyard of the Sorbonne late Wednesday afternoon,"
said the Elysee.
"This choice was made in agreement with the family of the deceased"
, received Monday morning by Emmanuel Macron, specifies the presidency, which underlines that the Sorbonne is
"the symbolic monument of the spirit of the Enlightenment and of the cultural, literary and educational influence from France".
The Head of State will deliver a speech to highlight the “
servants of the Republic
”.
Sunday evening, Macron had started to raise his voice.
"Fear will change sides
," he assured during the Defense Council.
Islamists must not be able to sleep peacefully in our country. ”
As if to give pledges, police operations were launched Monday morning against
"dozens of individuals"
evolving in the Islamist movement.
According to the Interior Ministry, they will continue in the coming days.
"Not a minute's respite for the enemies of the Republic,"
swore Gerald Darmanin.
No more half measures
In the process, the Minister of the Interior assured that 51 associations would be controlled by the State and that the dissolution of
"several of them"
would be pronounced in the Council of Ministers.
A list that should grow from here to Wednesday.
At the Ministry of the Interior, there are all the associations that have issued expressions hostile to the Republic.
The Collective against Islamophobia in France (CCIF) and the BarakaCity association are already in the sights.
Behind the scenes, voices are being raised against the Union of Islamic Organizations of France (UOIF).
“We must not forget that this is the armed wing of the Muslim Brotherhood in France,”
points out a member of the majority.
Monday evening, Gérald Darmanin announced on TF1 the closure of the Pantin mosque, whose imam was delighted with the attack.
Objective: "
To make the astonishment change sides
," explained the minister.
The purpose of these operations is to intimidate those who try to intimidate us
”.
We are no longer with paper lanterns, candles or banners.
The French expect a firm and radical response from us
Sources within the executive
The time is no longer for half measures.
"We must make a demonstration of republican force: we disembark, we secure, we expel
,
we
slice within the executive.
We are no longer with paper lanterns, candles or banners.
The French expect a firm and radical response from us
.
“
Beyond emergency measures, the Head of State wants to strengthen the bill against Islamist separatism.
The examination of the text remains scheduled for December 9.
"Measures of enrichment and deepening if necessary are being studied"
, indicates the Elysee.
Social networks are in the sights.
"Radicalization on the Internet is the antechamber of terrorism"
, points out to the Ministry of the Interior.
Monday, Marlène Schiappa chaired a meeting with the
police
to strengthen the fight against
"cyberislamism"
.
On Tuesday, the minister summoned the French representatives of the main social networks.
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But the determination of the state sometimes comes up against obstacles.
Arrived at Place Beauvau, Gérald Darmanin had to insist on being given the list of 231 foreigners registered in an irregular situation in the territory.
"It's a long-term job,"
sighs a relative of the Minister of the Interior.
And a speed race against public opinion.
Macron hired her.
His opponents too.
