Edouard Philippe is on the hot seat. Rumors of a government reshuffle have been circulating in the media and social media for a few weeks already. And it seems that not everything goes for the best between the President and his right arm. Between heated debates and small tackles gone unnoticed, relations between the head of state and his Prime Minister would not be in good shape. Very annoyed, Edouard Philippe had also responded curtly about the tensions with Emmanuel Macron. But recently, rumors have accelerated. According to Europe 1, Jean-Yves Le Drian, the current Minister of Foreign Affairs, is on track to land the post of head of government. A relative of the President has even announced the date of the departure of Edouard Philippe … What to worry about the principal concerned?
Nicolas Sarkozy, an ally
Since the coronavirus crisis, Edouard Philippe has displayed white spots on his beard. Proof of the stress that eats away at him? According to information from The Express, the Prime Minister is said to have called on one of Emmanuel Macron’s predecessors. “Nicolas Sarkozy received a phone call from Edouard Philippe and an invitation to lunch”, indicate our colleagues. For the head of government, it is the time to "make him an ally, at least neutralize him ”, in order to “Put an asset in your game”, valued The Express. The funniest ? Emmanuel Macron, ready to replace Edouard Philippe, made a surprising phone call to Nicolas Sarkozy himself! Indeed, the President of the Republic has the habit of taking advice from his predecessors including the husband of Carla Bruni. In any case, if Edouard Philippe were to leave the government, he would obtain the status of retired from Matignon… And will receive this comfortable remuneration reserved for former Prime Ministers.
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