Alexandre Chauveau with AFP 7:19 p.m., May 19, 2022, modified at 7:22 p.m., May 19, 2022
Damien Abad announces that he is leaving the presidency of the Republicans in the Assembly, "for the sake of clarity, consistency and responsibility".
The deputy of Ain, candidate for his re-election, had been summoned by Christian Jacob to leave his functions, after having asked for a delay to clarify his commitment within the party.
Christian Jacob had asked him earlier in the day, Damien Abad did so in an interview with
Le Figaro
.
The president of the Republicans criticized him for his ambiguity, while Damien Abad is cited among the list of potential future ministers in the government of Elisabeth Borne.
Tuesday in a group meeting at the Assembly, Damien Abad had asked for additional time to clarify his situation and his commitment within the party.
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