Emmanuel Macron dissatisfied with the idea of a Barnier government with a majority LR?
Discussions on the formation of a new government continue to oscillate between hope and tension. Vincent Jeanbrun, spokesperson for the Republican Right (ex-LR) deputies, stated on BFMTV-RMC that Michel Barnier's recent proposal, which suggests appointing Laurent Wauquiez to Bercy, Bruno Retailleau to the Ministry of the Interior, and Annie Genevard to Agriculture, only constitutes a "first list, the basis for a negotiation". While minimizing this information, Jeanbrun nevertheless confirmed its veracity.
The shadow of failure hangs over the talks. If Michel Barnier were to give up forming a government due to a lack of agreement with the Macronist camp, Jeanbrun warned that this would represent "a tragedy" for France, leading to the absence of a prime minister and a budget. He insisted that "the stakes are too high" for such a scenario to come to fruition, affirming the will to work in the interests of the French.
Jeanbrun also stressed that Barnier, with his experience in complex negotiations, notably with Boris Johnson for Brexit, will know how to navigate these delicate discussions. However, tensions between the Élysée and the Republicans are becoming increasingly palpable, with the massive presence of members of the party within the future government not pleasing Emmanuel Macron.
A source close to Barnier told RTL that the President of the Republic is not satisfied with the proportion of Republicans in the new cabinet, fearing a monochromatic government. Macron wants balance and national unity, leaving pressure on Barnier to adjust the composition of his team.
With nearly half of the positions potentially allocated to the Republicans, the task looks delicate for Barnier, who must juggle between the expectations of the Élysée and those of his own party. The next few hours promise to be decisive in this mission already described as "impossible".
