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Sylvie Goulard at her second hearing before the European Parliament in Brussels on 10 October 2019, after which she was rejected for the Internal Market portfolio. REUTERS / Francois Lenoir

After the blow of the rejection of the French candidate to the European Commission, Emmanuel Macron sees his weakened position on the European scene. Behind the scenes, the big maneuvers began at the Élysée to raise the head and maintain the French influence in Brussels.

Officially, Emmanuel Macron said this Friday: he does not want to let " settle a political crisis " in Europe. But behind the scenes, a long-term, long-term standoff took place.

" They did not want our candidate , well they will wait, " says a diplomatic source. Who adds: " we start from scratch. According to our information, Emmanuel Macron does not want to propose new candidates right away.

This time he wants real guarantees from the future President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, he will receive this Sunday at the Elysee.

No question of letting go by the European right of the EPP group, accused by Macronie of having failed the appointment of Sylvie Goulard.

What Emmanuel Macron wants to keep at all costs is the "megaportel" that was to be attributed to France and which guarantees it considerable influence since it must include industrial policy, digital, defense and space. To have this wallet cut by the MEPs would be a new snub for Emmanuel Macron.

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