Gabriel Attal uses 142 “I”s during his declaration of general policy. The figure is as eloquent as it says a lot about the way in which Attal intends to mark his visit to Matignon.

To assert, also, his authority while the opposition returns him to the rank of simple spokesperson for Emmanuel Macron. And then, above all, make a statement to public opinion by launching all-out projects for the country. With this feeling, in the back of his mind, that everything remains to be done…