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Jean Castex, six months of uninterrupted storms in Matignon

2021-01-04T19:49:59.818Z


STORY - The Prime Minister faces an unprecedented crisis, but claims his role of "outlet" vis-à-vis the president.


Jean Castex is not particularly fond of symbolic birthdays.

It must be said that the one hundred days, mid-October, had been largely parasitized by the rebound of the second wave of the epidemic.

And that of the six months, by the thwarted beginnings of the first phase of vaccination.

Emmanuel Macron must give him the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit this week, if his agenda allows it.

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Jean Castex in the washing machine of Matignon

It is therefore in general indifference and while a torrent of criticism is sweeping over the executive that the Prime Minister planted his tree Monday morning in the gardens of the Hotel de Matignon, as tradition dictates.

The former mayor of Prades, propelled head of government on July 3, chose an ash tree, a species widespread in the Pyrénées-Orientales, his region.

A robust tree, unique in its longevity,

"which holds up very well to fire"

, explains Jean Castex.

That turns out well.

Because since taking office, this high official still unknown to the French has had to manage

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Source: lefigaro

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