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New government: Michel Barnier has set the course for his teams
New government: Michel Barnier has set the course for his teams
(France 2)
Michel Barnier gathered his team at Matignon before the Council of Ministers on Monday, September 23. The opportunity for the Prime Minister to set a course of action.
On the morning of Monday, September 23, before his government meeting at Matignon (Paris), Michel Barnier gave instructions. Modesty, respect, dialogue… Everyone must be irreproachable and act before communicating.
From the first transfers of power, the message seemed to have gotten through. Jean-Noël Barrot, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, said:seized by a feeling of humility“, a phrase taken up by Anne Genetet, Minister of National Education, and Maud Bregeon, the new government spokesperson.
The first council of ministers was held a few hours later at the Élysée. It lasted 30 minutes. Emmanuel Macron asked for commitment and courage. As they left, the participants did not linger in front of the press. It is time for discretion. Michel Barnier’s next meeting with his team is scheduled for the end of the week to prepare his general policy statement, on October 1.