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This is the primary time he has spoken because the announcement of his appointment at Matignon, early this afternoon. The new Prime Minister, Michel Barnier, 73, from the ranks of the Republicans, former minister and European Commissioner, spoke after his predecessor, Gabriel Attal, who was warmly applauded by his groups.

“Can I say a few words?”he mentioned, as an introduction, reducing quick the applause. He then listed a number of moments from Mr. Attal's speech that he mentioned he had ” beloved “ – from greeting his groups to paying tribute to his mom. I actually appreciated the best way you gave me classes, properly, the teachings, even when it solely lasted eight months, that one learns when one is Prime Minister.”he continued, addressing his predecessor, to better underline his short time at Matignon.

He then recalled the advice he never forgot, that his mother, “left-wing Christian girl”gave him, when he was a young Gaullist activist during his “first ever election assembly” : “Never be sectarian, sectarianism is an indication of weak spot. When one is sectarian, it’s as a result of one just isn’t positive of 1's concepts.”

Before thanking his predecessor for his phrases ” Who [l]'encourage, which is essential'he mentioned, “taking into account that [M. Attal a] “I’ve been doing this for a number of years inside the authorities and in the previous few months right here, on the head of the federal government.”