An interview on BFM on Wednesday morning, a press conference on Thursday ... Jean Castex wants to show more than ever that he is on the front line in the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic.
After several days marked by the government mess on article 24 of the comprehensive security bill, the Prime Minister wants to regain control.
Article 24
Asked this Wednesday morning by Jean-Jacques Bourdin, the Prime Minister first confirmed that article 24 which caused controversy will be rewritten "by those whose mission is", parliamentarians.
"Obviously our intention is in no way to undermine this freedom", insisted the Prime Minister.
"People saw intentions that we did not have, my role is to take note" by asking for a rewrite, he insisted.
"We are going to rework the text, and the context, relations in general between the media and the world of the police," he added.
"We want to protect the security forces", reaffirmed Jean Castex about the Global Security law.
"We must consult, discuss, appease".
An independent personality at the head of the IGPN?
On the subject of the General Inspectorate of the National Police (IGPN), very much ahead in recent months in investigations into suspicions of police violence, the Prime Minister said he was open to reform.
Critics of the IGPN believe that it is not independent enough.
This Wednesday, he did not close the door to the fact that an independent personality chairs it.
" Why not.
I am not against it, ”he said.
Lallement and Darmanin "have all my confidence"
After the muscular evacuation by the police of migrants in Paris last week and the images of beating of a music producer, the Prime Minister affirmed his support for the prefect of police Didier Lallement and his minister of the 'Interior Gérald Darmanin.
Both were very criticized after these episodes, by the opposition in particular.
"They have all my confidence," hammered the head of government.
Border controls to avoid skiing abroad
On Tuesday, Emmanuel Macron spoke of “restrictive measures” to dissuade the French from going skiing abroad while French resorts remain closed.
This Wednesday, Jean Castex specified that random checks will be carried out at the borders of the neighboring departments of Spain, Switzerland, and other countries leaving their stations open.
Violators risk "a fine, a test and a seven-day isolation".
"I will continue to protect my fellow citizens, and in principle of fairness the managers of French stations" for lack of a homogeneous European decision, he explains.
Gauge in places of worship
A gauge of 6 m2 per faithful is considered for places of worship, advanced Jean Castex, after the Council of State canceled the decree limiting the number of faithful in churches to 30.
The Prime Minister also announced "a relaxation" for the Christmas masses.
No more certificate after December 15
Jean Castex has confirmed that it will be possible to travel without a certificate (excluding curfew) from December 15.
The Coupe de France is dead?
" Yes "
The Prime Minister explained that it will not be possible to resume collective amateur sport on December 15.
Questioned by Jean-Jacques Bourdin who asks him: “But then the Coupe de France is dead?
", Embarrassed Castex finally huffed ..." yes ".
Asked when the spectators were going to be able to return to the stadiums within the framework of the professional championships, Jean Castex replied: “This is a subject that is under discussion, not before December 15th, for sure. ".
The gyms will not reopen until January 21.
Public in the stadiums: "Collective amateur sport will not resume on December 15 and the sports halls will not reopen before January 20" announces Jean Castex # BourdinDirect pic.twitter.com/JgB4bKERJo
- RMC (@RMCinfo) December 2, 2020
Massive screening in three metropolises
"There will be three experiments, perhaps in the North, perhaps in Normandy and in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes", explains the Prime Minister without saying much more.
"Enough to vaccinate 100 million people"
The head of government does not want to suggest that France is not ready for the next vaccination campaign.
"We must first obtain marketing authorization first from the American and then European authorities," he recalls first.
"Then four types of people will have priority", in accordance with the recommendations of the High Authority for Health "We have a schedule", assures the head of government.
"We have enough to vaccinate 100 million people," he says.