Emmanuel Macron held crisis meetings at the Élysée around Emmanuel Macron. State of public finances, in the red, weighs down the morale of the executive.

“I don’t believe in fate. We have assets, possible levers to withstand this shock. I therefore expect you to make very concrete proposals to me,” said the Head of State during the first meeting, according to a participant. The party leaders of the majority and the presidents of the parliamentary groups also attended the meeting.