Presidential: the lieutenants of Pécresse draw on the balance sheet of Macron

After the formalization of Emmanuel Macron’s candidacy for the presidential election, the other candidates organize the response, in particular the lieutenants of Valérie Pécresse. Gathered in Chartres this morning, the Republican primary candidates held a press conference to attack the outgoing president’s record. The objective is clear: to convince voters who hesitate between Valérie Pécresse and Emmanuel Macron.

“The health crisis has not been well managed in France”

Convinced that there is a gap between the true balance sheet of the president and the perception that the French have of it, the team of Valérie Pécresse therefore goes on the offensive. “The truth must be told”, protests Eric Ciotti, who deplores the “safe Waterloo”, and denounces the criminal policy of the last five years. Xavier Bertrand accuses Emmanuel Macron of having accentuated social or territorial fractures, where Philippe Juvin attacks the health record of the Head of State. “The health crisis has not been well managed in France. The health record is bad, we no longer have doctors to treat ourselves and all health indicators are collapsing.”

France’s “lonely way” internationally

Finally on the international scene, Michel Barnier, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, regrets France’s loss of influence. “This singular path of France, has become more and more for 5 years, a solitary path. And in many areas, the effects of announcements have prevailed over the effects of follow-up.” So here in Chartres, Valérie Pécresse’s entourage wants to believe that the campaign really starts today with the candidacy of Emmanuel Macron. Valérie Pécresse who calls more than ever for a debate with the Head of State.