The government asked mayors on Friday to vote on health measures for the regional and departmental elections in June, before a parliamentary debate scheduled for next week.
This message, consulted by AFP, was to be sent Friday evening by the prefects to the mayors, who must give their answer by Monday noon.
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The mayors are invited to
"indicate by yes or by no if the conditions recommended by the scientific committee (them) seem met to hold the two ballots".
Following the recommendations of the Scientific Council, the government confirmed last week that it favored
"at this stage"
the maintenance of these polls on June 13 and 20, dates on which it sought their opinion from the parties, political groups and presidents of the assemblies.
Debates should be held on Tuesday and Wednesday on the issue, respectively before the Assembly and the Senate.
The president (LREM) of the National Assembly Richard Ferrand spoke in favor of a postponement to October, a position opposite to that of his party.
President LR of the Senate Gérard Larcher asked for their retention in June.