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THE ESSENTIAL

• On December 31, Emmanuel Macron bowed at 8 p.m. to the tradition of presidential vows.
• This intervention is held as last year in a very tense social context, challenging the pension reform.
• During his short recorded speech, he should reaffirm his "strong ambition" for a pension reform that "corrects many inequalities," said the Elysee Monday to AFP.

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8:47 pm: Jean-Luc Mélenchon denounces a “declaration of war”

"These are not wishes but a declaration of war against the millions of French people who refuse its reform. Everything else in his speech sounds false and hollow. An alien has spoken, "lambasted the leader of rebellious France on Twitter.

These are not wishes but a declaration of war against the millions of French people who refuse its reform. Everything else in his speech sounds false and hollow. An alien has spoken. # VoeuxMacron2020

8:42 pm: What "decisions" are planned by Emmanuel Macron soon?

During his speech, he assured that he would take, "in the coming weeks", "new decisions" against "the forces that undermine national unity", alluding to communitarianism.

8:33 p.m .: The National Rally reacts to the president's wishes

Marine Le Pen opted for a laconic tweet: "Once again ... nothing. A message taken up by Jordan Bardella in a more elaborate pique: "There is NOTHING in these wishes from Emmanuel Hollande ... It is appalling ..."

Once again ... nothing. MLP # WishesMacron2020

8:25 p.m .: Emmanuel Macron's speech is available for replay

You can find his full intervention on Periscope.

2020 wishes to the French. https://t.co/NkKKPTvJ6A

8:21 p.m .: Emmanuel Macron ends his vows by claiming to believe "in our ability to build the France of tomorrow"

Shortly before concluding his vows, Emmanuel Macron had a thought for Europe, "which must be both our shield and our megaphone", particularly in the face of Brexit.

“I believe in us, in our ability to build the France of tomorrow. [...] Each of you has a role to play, each of you is essential to achieve this. This is why this evening I form wishes of peace and happiness for all ", finally concludes the President of the Republic, before wishing a happy new year to the French.

20h18: "2020 must mark the unity of the nation"
"We have more duties to France than rights", says the Head of State before welcoming the wave of enthusiasm that followed the Notre Dame fire, "the imprint of French spirit ”:“ We are a people of builders, aware of their universal vocation, a people of long time, who because they know where they come from, knows how to project themselves. [...] This sense of history, this unity that has been tried and tested many times, will be our strongest assets for facing the times ahead. "

8:14 p.m .: Ecology is not forgotten

On ecology, Emmanuel Macron evokes a "national strategy [which] must be ecological and economic: we must preserve the planet by creating jobs."

8:11 p.m .: Teachers and caregivers highlighted

“More than ever, it will be essential to put work and merit at the heart of our action. [...] We must continue to invest more in education and health. Educating, caring, instructing, training are essential missions, "says Emmanuel Macron, referring to the" upgrading "of teachers and caregivers.

8:08 pm: The Head of State calls on Edouard Philippe and the social partners to find a "quick compromise"

Emmanuel Macron claims to hear the “fears” but also “the lies” around the reform. "For you, with the trade unions and employers' organizations who want it, I expect the government of Edouard Philippe to find a way to a rapid compromise, while respecting the principles that I have just recalled," says T -he.

8:05 p.m .: Emmanuel Macron assures that the pension reform will be completed

"Because it is a project of justice and social progress, because it ensures universality. It is a question of ensuring that one euro of contribution paid back opens the same rights for all from the first hour of work. "

8:03 p.m .: Emmanuel Macron praises the results of his five-year term

He evokes the "500,000 jobs created since May 2017, ever more numerous business creations, factories that are reopening ... France had not experienced such momentum for years. "

8:01 p.m.

“At this time of end of year celebrations, when most of you are reunited with your loved ones, I would first like to have a warm thought for those who are sick or are alone. "

7:40 p.m .: In the meantime, François Hollande has already made his vows

Subtle pique in the midst of a challenge to the pension reform or a sincere message? On Twitter, the predecessor of Emmanuel Macron wished the French a year 2020 placed "under the sign of dialogue and unity".

François Hollande wants a year 2020 "under the sign of unity" https://t.co/asEiKUP6Vb

7:20 p.m .: What message will Emmanuel Macron send for 2020?

The wishes of the President of the Republic are particularly expected this year, during the period of opposition to the pension reform. Should we expect a speech of firmness or concession (s)?

The wishes of December 31, risky exercise for Emmanuel Macron? https://t.co/R4nir6yTh9

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