"This is a political page and the life of the country that is turning," replied Emmanuel Macron, asked Tuesday about his change of Prime Minister. Why did Edouard Philippe replace Jean Castex, despite his management of the Covid-19 crisis, praised by public opinion judging by several opinion studies? "Because we cannot say we are using a new path, a new method, a new five-year period, and saying we are doing with the same team. You would have asked me the question right then contrary, "said the head of state, interviewed from the Elysee Palace on July 14.
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"Recognize all the work that has been done"
"In 2017, when I was elected, I made the choice to lead the government to appoint a political official who was little known to French people, who had not campaigned, who was not from my political party, "said Emmanuel Macron. "It is unprecedented in The Fifth Republic. (...) And for three years by my side, he led with great courage, loyalty, determination, the government to act and do what I had been on committed to French women and men, "he continued. "Changing prime ministers today does not mean not recognizing all the work that has been done."
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