Yannick Jadot (EELV) plans to bring together “
within 15 days
” the left-wing leaders who responded favorably to his call, convinced that a common presidential candidate in 2022 could be appointed in the fall, he assures us. Sunday newspaper.
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"
Our historic responsibility is to get ourselves around the table,
" said the MEP, after having received positive responses this week, notably from Jean-Luc Mélenchon, Olivier Faure, Fabien Roussel and Benoît Hamon, leaders respectively of LFI, of the PS , the PCF and Generations.
The first meeting will take place "
within two weeks
", "
we are in the process of setting the agendas
", he specifies, stressing that Arnaud Montebourg "
will not come
" and that Christine Taubira, "
who is in Guyana, greets initiative but prefers to stay in the background at this stage
”.
"
We can have a common candidate in the fall
", predicts the MEP, proposing to open "
ten projects
" as of now: "
social justice, a recovery plan to repair society, the hospital , school, the reconstruction of our economy around the challenges of the climate, healthcare, relocation, the reform of our institutions to revitalize democracy, emancipation and cohesion through and around the republican pact, the transformation of our agriculture to save farmers and biodiversity
”.
In the eyes of Yannick Jadot, “
there is enthusiasm around this initiative, I don't want him to be disappointed.
The French expect us to move collectively
”.
Convinced that "
lefts are not irreconcilable
", he expects Jean-Luc Mélenchon, whom he has met, to "
decide
" if he wants "to be
part of this common approach
": "
the door is open
".
While a primary is already planned in September for the environmental pole including EELV and Generations, Mr. Jadot ensures that "
environmentalists will not be able to impose on others (on the left) their candidacy
".
And to add: "
If a process makes it possible to envisage the victory, I hope that each one will join in this movement
".