The government finally decided. He had found himself a bit faced with himself, after the Scientific Council refused to deliver a firm decision on this highly political subject. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe will speak this Friday to announce the modalities for the second round of the municipal elections, said Matignon to the Parisian, without confirming a date at this stage.
The scientific council will be consulted
According to information from the Parisian, Emmanuel Macron and Édouard Philippe were leaning on Tuesday for a second round at the end of June. The two men displayed this preference at the majority dinner.
Edouard Philippe still wanted to consult the party leaders before announcing the final decision of the executive. In its opinion given on Tuesday, the scientific council was very cautious about the decision whether or not to hold the second round before the summer.
"The health situation has improved significantly compared to the start of confinement," observed the Elders, adding that it was "difficult to anticipate an uncertain situation for the coming weeks".
The members of the scientific council recommended, whatever the date chosen, to "take into account the epidemiological situation in the fifteen days preceding the date of the poll". A wish that the government should therefore commit to respecting tomorrow.