He is the only one not to have been renewed.
Targeted by an investigation for "
attempted rape
", Damien Abad left the government on Monday, July 4.
A decision that the former Minister of Solidarity regretted, describing as "
despicable slander
" the accusations against him.
In an interview with
Elle
, to be published on Wednesday and of which a few lines have been published on the website of the women's magazine, Élisabeth Borne returns to these testimonies of women revealed by Mediapart, targeting her former minister.
“
It is essential for women to speak out, and for them to file a complaint.
It is also essential that the definition and the search for responsibilities are the work of justice
, ”said the Prime Minister.
Before specifying however: “
There is a duty of exemplarity of the political leaders.
And finally to refer to "
justice
", which "
must be able to decide and not stop at anonymous testimonies through the press
".
“
He could no longer work in calm conditions
, justifies Olivier Véran on France Inter.
He would have set foot in the hemicycle and would not have been able to express himself
”.
Marlène Schiappa, recalled to the government, welcomes a "
good decision
".
“
I respect the presumption of innocence
, specifies the one who is now responsible for the Social and Solidarity Economy as well as Associative Life.
But when several women accuse the same person with the same modus operandi, there is the risk of having a minister hindered in his action.
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A different situation for Zacharopoulou and Dupond-Moretti
The Minister Delegate in charge of Public Accounts, Gabriel Attal, believes on RTL that Damien Abad “
will be able to defend himself and express himself outside the government.
“Asked about the fate of Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, member of the executive targeted by three complaints including two for rape, or even Éric Dupond-Moretti, indicted for “
illegal taking of interests
”, Olivier Véran explains the importance “
not to compare what is not comparable
”.
"
The Keeper of the Seals is not at all targeted in the same framework of action, and his resignation has not been requested by either party
," said the government spokesman.
“
As for Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, she is a gynecologist, expert in endometriosis, required to carry out complex clinical examinations.
This does not mean that there is not a need for transparency, but we cannot compare these situations.
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