They have found a common enemy.

The candidates for the LR nomination for the presidential election criticized Tuesday, during their last televised debate on France 2, the "feverishness" and the lack of "stature" of Eric Zemmour, who has just embarked on the race for 2022 .

There is "a certain feverishness to declare itself this evening, because the right is back", assured Valérie Pécresse, who criticized a "man of provocations". "We need seriousness, dignity, respect," said Michel Barnier, while Philippe Juvin felt that Eric Zemmour "hurts the French". For Xavier Bertrand, the far-right candidate “does not have the stature to bring together the French”. "I will not let anyone be judged on their skin color, religion or first name," he added.

Only Eric Ciotti marked his difference, recognizing "observations shared by many French people".

But "the clip lacks a hope" and "the responsibility of the Republican right is to provide answers to these fears", added the deputy of the Alpes-Maritimes, who has already said his preference for Eric Zemmour in the case of a second round against Emmanuel Macron.

Single or double five-year term

Asked at the start of the program about a symbolic character or place in their eyes, Valérie Pécresse had chosen Joan of Arc "who embodies a standing France", and Xavier Bertrand Colombey-les-deux-Eglises, for "the gathering and the hope ”that the village of General de Gaulle symbolizes.

Michel Barnier chose Mont-Saint-Michel, “symbol of the genius of France and our Christian roots”, Eric Ciotti his village of Saint-Martin-Vésubie “inscribed as Righteous Among the Nations” and Philippe Juvin his two grand fathers, symbols of the "social lift" by the school.

Started with a symbolic postcard, this debate, the last before the congress which will nominate LR's presidential candidate, continued on themes less discussed since the start of the campaign: ecology, health or purchasing power.

On institutions, Xavier Bertrand and Michel Barnier have said they are for a single five-year term when the others want two.

"There may be differences between us but nothing is insurmountable," said Michel Barnier, who has repeatedly criticized the proposals of Valérie Pécresse, on the purchasing power that he compared to those of François Hollande , or on his "ax committee" against bureaucracy.

Congress this Saturday

On the economy, the former Brexit negotiator wanted to “reinvest in strategic companies” via a sovereign fund, while Xavier Bertrand, the only one to defend retirement at 64 (the others want 65), took up the formula to "work more to earn more" by Nicolas Sarkozy.

Eric Ciotti repeated his plan to eliminate inheritance tax.

The candidates also put forward their proposals on health and the family: "great family policy" for Michel Barnier, housing assistance for caregivers in tense areas for Xavier Bertrand, recruitment of 25,000 additional caregivers for Valérie Pécresse, obligation to spend a year in the medical deserts for Philippe Juvin… Verdict Saturday at 2:30 pm with the nomination of the candidate, or the candidate, by the Congress.

Television

Eric Zemmour's clip, full of stolen images, is no longer broadcast on BFM and LCI

Politics

Presidential 2022: Last debate this Tuesday evening, the LR candidate appointed Saturday

  • Presidential election 2022

  • Primary right

  • Eric Zemmour

  • Republican primary

  • 0 comment

  • 0 share

    • Share on Messenger

    • Share on Facebook

    • Share on twitter

    • Share on Flipboard

    • Share on Pinterest

    • Share on Linkedin

    • Send by Mail

  • To safeguard

  • A fault ?

  • To print