Jean-Pierre Pernaut "lived in the heart of our homes" according to Macron

Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to the memory of journalist Jean-Pierre Pernaut, who died on Wednesday at the age of 71.

“Jean-Pierre Pernaut lived in the heart of our homes.

For thirty years, he made an appointment at 1 p.m. with French men and women to send them the latest information, but also his passion for France, our regions, our heritage.

We will not forget it, ”reacted the head of state in a tweet.

Emmanuel Macron was interviewed by Jean-Pierre Pernaut on April 12, 2018 in a primary school in Berd'huis, in Orne, where the

news had been relocated .

A memorable interview

The presenter had asked him about the long strike by railway workers linked to the reform of the SNCF and the discontent caused by the increase in the CSG for retirees and by the speed limit of 80 km/h.

Emmanuel Macron then assured to hear "the concerns", in particular of seniors and rural people, while displaying his desire to continue "with the same force" the reforms.

Previously, Prime Minister Jean Castex had estimated that "the France of the territories" was losing with Jean-Pierre Pernaut "that familiar voice and that reassuring face which spoke so well of her and knew how to speak to her so well".

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