“Restore confidence in our democracy is a priority”, declares Elisabeth Borne during a national council of the refoundation

She was smiling, surrounded by dozens of young people, middle schoolers, high school students, apprentices, students. Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne, whose retention in government divides the majority after 49.3 on pensions, participated on Saturday March 18 in a national council for refoundation (CNR) devoted to youth, in Matignon. “Whatever the circumstances, I have a priority, it’s you, the young people”declared the head of government, opening this debate of about two hours on the theme of equal opportunities.

“I have noted that trust also means demonstrating that we take your proposals, that we take action and that we follow their implementation”, she assured in her closing speech, citing the driver’s license at 17, support for leaving child welfare at the age of majority, the renovation of student accommodation at Crous and other avenues mentioned by the participants.

“I am convinced that more than ever, restoring confidence in our democracy is a priority, beyond the subjects we are talking about today”she added, in an allusion to the criticisms of the oppositions and the unions who accuse it of having passed by force by resorting to article 49.3 of the Constitution to have the text raising the legal age adopted without a vote. retirement from 62 to 64.