Written in turquoise ink and in capital letters, the first words of Elisabeth Borne pronounced last May on the steps of Matignon are sprinkled with strokes of fluorescent yellow Stabilo.
Among "THE CHALLENGES WHICH AWAIT US" listed with application on two sheets, the "CLIMATE CHALLENGE" is placed at the top of the agenda of the good student of the previous five-year term.
Seven weeks later, it is however another challenge, more prosaic, which awaits Borne in the first place.
That of succeeding in continuing at Matignon despite the pitfalls placed in its path.
The general policy speech, expected this Wednesday at the National Assembly, will be delivered in front of an audience oh so much less benevolent than the ushers and collaborators of the transfer of powers.
From the platform which dominates the hemicycle of the Palais Bourbon, she will be able to observe with a glance those who are already working to complicate her mission.
The oppositions, of course, which won enough seats in June to cover the voice of the first...
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