“Can Élisabeth Borne really stay at Matignon?” Asks someone close to Emmanuel Macron

Can Elisabeth Borne stay at Matignon? It is on Friday April 14 that the Constitutional Council will deliver its much-awaited decision on the merits of the pension reform, on the one hand, and on the Shared Initiative Referendum, on the other.

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While the Prime Minister claimed – in front of journalists – “appeasement“, called a “recovery period“, two lines – at least on the style, two methods – seem to oppose between the Élysée and Matignon. Enough to leave the impression that Elisabeth Borne is playing her survival during this week.

“She must send a message”

Because the expression is completely overused, but the advisers of power have not found any others: “It’s a decisive week for Elisabeth Borne“, even laughs one of them. Because before returning his copy to Emmanuel Macron, the Prime Minister completes her consultations. Tuesday, April 11, first, she has an appointment with the big winner of the latest polls, Marine Le Pen, for the National Rally, then Wednesday, with the associations of local elected officials.

“She must send a message, say that we heard what is happening in the country“, estimates an influential deputy. But the executive seems paralyzed, awaiting the decision of the Constitutional Council on Friday, the day after a 12th day of mobilization.Can Elisabeth Borne really stay at Matignon?“, asks a macronist distinctly.

Last Thursday, before the cacophony of the weekend which threw the confusion, the Prime Minister swore of her desire to be “useful” and of “carry out a project for the countrys”.