THE QUESTION.
Should we once again postpone the regional and departmental elections?
The opposition firmly opposes it while the majority remains divided.
"
I will be auditioned in the Senate on (Thursday) April 1 to present the official position of the government
", said on Sud Radio Marlène Schiappa, Minister Delegate in charge of Citizenship, after the delivery on Monday of the opinion of the Scientific Council which s' abstained from commenting on a further postponement, passing the buck to the executive.
To read also: "Democracy demands it: let's vote in June for departmental and regional elections"
The timetable set when approving the postponement of these two elections, initially scheduled for March, provides for a review clause which makes it possible to postpone these ballots again in the event of strong health risks and on the basis of the opinion of the Scientific Council. .
The president of Les Républicains Christian Jacob declared himself Tuesday, March 30 on Franceinfo "
for the maintenance of the elections in June while respecting a strict sanitary protocol
".
Is it reasonable to keep the elections?
Can the ballot be maintained in sanitary conditions which ensure the safety of citizens?
Read also: Covid-19: the track of a postponement of the regional and departmental elections studied
CHECKS.
The elections are worrying because they cause rallies, meetings and meetings.
In its previous opinions, the scientific council had identified five risks for the holding of elections.
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