It has been several weeks since the hypothesis of a cabinet reshuffle was put forward by various media, but it was nevertheless on his own initiative that Edouard Philippe resigned from his post as Prime Minister. Indeed, the husband of Edith Chabre was elected mayor of Le Havre during the second round of municipal elections which took place on Sunday June 28, 2020, leaving him little choice to leave office in Matignon. Friday July 3, 2020, Jean Castex was chosen to succeed him, but before that, Edouard Philippe spoke with Emmanuel Macron.
Opinion reveals some anecdotes about this last tête-à-tête which took place on Monday June 29, 2020 was to say the least "tense". Our colleagues specify that it was "tense, as it has been regularly between them lately " and even that "it got hot". It must be said that the past few weeks have not been easy for the two men between managing the coronavirus crisis and the rumors about their complicated relationship.
Edouard Philippe's sympathetic words to Jean Castex
During the transfer of power to Jean Castex, Edouard Philippe had adorable words for the one who succeeded him. "Dear Jean Castex, I am very happy to pass the torch to you, it is a fairly heavy load. I do not need to wish you courage, I know you have it, I sincerely wish you much success and success for our country, "he said. And to conclude:"I am a little moved by telling you this, but be good, and as they say at home, good wind. "
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