Jacques Serais, edited by Solène Delinger 9:01 p.m., December 22, 2021

While the very contagious variant Omicron is gaining ground in France, the government, through its spokesperson Gabriel Attal, is increasing the number of voices.

Why this intensive communication?

As the holidays approach, the executive seems to be trying to prepare people's minds for potential new measures. 

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"We are living the start of an Omicron wave".

This Wednesday, Gabriel Attal spoke at the exit of the Council of Ministers to warn the French against the new variant, very contagious.

Yesterday, the government spokesperson had already spoken twice about the health crisis.

Why this intensive communication?

Europe 1 takes stock. 

A critical situation

These speeches are a way of preparing minds for potential new measures and to raise awareness of the importance of barrier gestures before Christmas.

Because, in a few days, the tone has radically changed.

Gabriel Attal now speaks of a critical situation, to the point that certain measures, such as the curfew which was completely rejected even last week, are now being studied again.

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Towards new restrictive measures? 

Behind the scenes, we begin to hear the famous "everything is on the table".

A formula that had not been spoken for some time, but which is making a comeback among advisers.

And that means a lot.

Whenever the executive has leaked this expression in previous waves, restrictive measures have always followed.

At this stage, there is no question of putting in place new measures by Christmas.

The government's will is to allow the French to reunite with their families.

But the message is indeed to prepare the French for after Christmas and before.

December 31st.

A council of ministers will take place on Monday.

There may also be a Sanitary Defense Council.