Gabriel Attal calls for clarification of “the political line” to determine “the participation” of Macronists

Pressure from the former Prime Minister on his successor. Michel Barnier must clarify his “political line, particularly on possible tax increases and on major government balances”, so that Macronist deputies consider joining his government, said Gabriel Attal on Tuesday, September 17, in a message to members of Ensemble pour la République.

“Despite the two meetings organized and the Prime Minister’s visit during our parliamentary days, we do not yet have clear visibility”wrote the group’s president, explaining that he had requested a new meeting with Michel Barnier “to decide on (their) participation in the government”The former Prime Minister specifies: “We will never be a blocking force, but always a force of solutions”.

His wish to meet Michel Barnier will be granted on Wednesday morning. Gabriel Attal will be received at 10:30 am at Matignon by the current head of government, France Télévisions learned from the executive. The opportunity to discuss, among other things, the rumors of an increase in levies. “Michel Barnier told me during our meeting (Saturday) that he will increase taxes,” revealed the resigning minister Gérald Darmanin, according to information from Le Parisien confirmed by franceinfo. The Prime Minister “does not rule out moving towards greater tax justice, that is the only direction”Michel Barnier’s entourage also clarified to the political service of franceinfo.