It is a decision that seems like a “political suicide,” according to Nicolas Sarkozy. In an interview with Le Figaro on Tuesday, September 2, the former president judges that François Bayrou’s decision to undergo a vote of confidence on September 8 is “a form of political suicide.” The former head of state wonders about the Prime Minister’s method. “What a fun idea to ask for confidence in political parties before chatting with them!”
The latter says that he is “convinced” that Emmanuel Macron “will have no other solution than dissolution.” “It would be curious to have chosen yesterday when nothing required it, and reject it today when the decision is essential,” continues Nicolas Sarkozy, referring to the early legislative elections in June and July 2024.
Nicolas Sarkozy reiterates his “support” to Bruno Retailleau
Given that perspective, what strategy will Republicans adopt? Nicolas Sarkozy advances “a serious risk of confusion” for the party chaired by the Ministry of Interior Bruno Retilleau. “How will Republicans campaign without being assimilated to a government to which trust will have voted?” Ask the former Elysée tenant.
“One thing was to participate in a coalition government (…), but it is another vote a priori Because there is a risk that the French understand it as a single target, “analyzes Nicolas Sarkozy, reaffirming her” support “to Bruno Retailleau.
This Tuesday, the Republicans were received by François Bayrou in Matignon, a meeting at the end of which Bruno Retilleau called to withdraw from the budget “a certain number of measures that affected the French.”
“On this issue of trust, we must not confuse with the sense of vote: it is not in favor or against the Prime Minister,” continued the head of the LR and the Interior Minister. According to him, “the question is whether the astronomical debt weighs on the shoulders of the French is a threat or not. You will not answer this question,” said Bruno Retilleau.
In BFMTV this Monday night, the general secretary of Republicans Othman Nasrou asked “not to contribute to the disorder that some seek” and do not want to “mix (their) votes to the left, the left end and the national rally.”
Source: BFM TV
