“We have our eyes open.” Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne answered questions from our journalists Bruce Toussaint and Aurélie Casse after the broadcast of the anticipation program 2050, let’s open our eyes dedicated to the weather Two scenarios of the effects of the climate crisis were offered to the spectators and to the head of government.
• Calls for “radical measures”
“The emergency requires strong or even radical measures,” Elisabeth Borne declared on our antenna after the broadcast of our program, presenting in particular a pessimistic scenario on the climate situation.
“We must change the way we produce, consume, move, stay,” he said, calling not to transfer all responsibility to citizens.
“I think that in practice we must mobilize everyone to limit our greenhouse gas emissions, such as decarbonizing our industry, renovating our public buildings…”, he added.
• Prohibit the sale of thermal vehicles by 2025? “It’s not possible”
“The ban on the sale of thermal cars in 2025 is simply not possible,” estimated the head of government on our antenna, recalling the European objective of banning the sale of these vehicles in 2035.
“This means that our builders are making major transformations”, explains Élisabeth Borne.
• Confirm the reduction of the discount on the pump
Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne has confirmed that the fuel discount, from 30 cents until Wednesday, will go to 10 cents from that date.
“I can confirm that from November 16 we will switch to a lower discount,” he replied to our reporters.
The head of government also acknowledged that “it is not very satisfactory to finance fossil fuels” but believes that it was not possible “to leave the French without a solution.”
• Impose the highway to 110 km/h? “Not the right way”
“I think it’s not the right way.” Elisabeth Borne mentioned the “time constraint” of some French people, which according to her makes it impossible to impose 110 km/h on the motorway. A measure that in this case concerns public officials as part of the sobriety plan, but is not mandatory.
Source: BFM TV
