How long should containment last? The question is on everyone's lips and should soon be answered. Monday evening, Emmanuel Macron will speak at 8:02 pm, after the applause dedicated to the French. According to information from the JDD , he should announce, during his speech, an extension at least until mid-May.
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His intervention is therefore eagerly awaited and has been the subject of numerous consultations. In recent days, the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister have heard a number of actors on different themes.
WHO, social and European partners, party leaders ...
On Thursday, Emmanuel Macron paid visits to researchers working on treatments to fight Covid 19, including Marseille professor Didier Raoult, who divides within the majority. The next day, the World Health Organization and the social and European partners were consulted. "It is in view of all these exchanges that the president prepares his speech" indicates the Elysee.
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For his part, the Prime Minister consults him, the various political forces. Friday afternoon, it was the chairmen of the parliamentary groups. And throughout the weekend Edouard Philippe talks individually, by phone, with the party leaders. Consultations which again serve to feed the preparation of the president's speech.