Ostentatious and premature jubilation will never be the style of Edouard Philippe. More than ever, he knows that the "crest road" is narrow and perilous. But we discerned in the tone of the Prime Minister a touch of relief to be able to announce: "The progressive lifting of containment can be started" . "Good news," he said.
The good news, in fact, is that there is no bad news. Namely, the threat of postponement of the start of deconfinement beyond May 11 did not have to be carried out, even if a "reinforced discipline" is advised in Île-de-France. Yet this threat had been explicitly brandished; by Édouard Philippe and by Olivier Véran. And a few hours ago, he said to himself that the health data were not as good as hoped, as if some wanted to prepare opinion for a "rab" of containment.
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This confirmation of the May 11 deadline allows the Prime Minister to significantly reduce his role
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