for Emmanuel Macron, the difficult balance between presidential campaign and health crisis

Can the prospect of the presidential election play on health measures? Caught up by the Covid-19, Emmanuel Macron sees himself “forced to manage the crisis just over three months before the presidential election”, explains Hugo Capelli, live from the Elysee Palace for the 13 Hours of France 2. In this context, two watchwords at the top of the State: “pragmatism” and “proportionality”. “Binding measures when necessary but never beyond what is strictly necessary”, specifies the journalist.

Between decongestion of hospitals and the country’s economy, the President of the Republic has yet to find the right mix. As he wanted to run for re-election as late as possible, the Omicron variant upsets his plans. “Any strategic error could cost him dearly “, Hugo Capelli analysis.