Arthur Delaborde 10:45 a.m., May 26, 2022
Since the beginning of the week, the newly appointed members of the government have been in a so-called "reserve" period before the legislative elections.
In principle, new ministers cannot use their position to influence public opinion.
But the rules are vague, and ultimately suit the executive well.
Since the beginning of the week, the newly appointed members of the government have been in a so-called "reserve" period before the legislative elections.
No trips, no announcements, or even defense of the balance sheet.
In theory, with the reserve period, members of the government are deprived of anything that could have a media impact in the course of their duties.
They must remain purely factual during their public interventions.
Which, in practice, turns out to be almost impossible.
Especially since the rules, detailed in two circulars from Matignon, are vague.
Darmanin and Le Maire keep the field clear
And, the control of their application by the Constitutional Council is practically non-existent.
In fact, renewed ministers like Bruno Le Maire and Gérald Darmanin therefore keep the field open.
But the executive especially encourages new entrants to respect the reserve to take their first steps.
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A constraint that has everything of an asset
A constraint on paper that turns into a real asset for them.
They can indeed take their marks with more serenity, without falling into the media traps and the classic errors of the beginnings of exercise.
A kind of shield until the legislative...