Retailleau, which in the planned government of Lecorn was to cover the portfolio of the Minister of the Interior, criticized the former prime minister for the lack of transparency. He accused him of not informed him about the planned nomination of Bruno Le Maire, a former finance minister. Decision to return Le Maire to the government She caused an objection to some of the Republican members who appealed to withdraw from the government coalition.
In an interview with the media, Retailleau emphasized that his grouping did not intend to go to the opposition to the presidential camp. He noted, however, that the key priority is to adopt the budget and ensure political stability in France. “France needs stability,” said the Republican leader.
The former head of the Ministry of the Interior appealed to Macron to make a decision on the current political crisis. In his opinion, he has two options: The president has all tools to solve the parliament or appoint a new office. “The choice belongs to him,” Retailleau emphasized.
The French media reports that tensions in the government camp have been increasing since Lecorn has proposed a division of positions between republicans and central parties, including Macron's grouping, revival. Republicans were to receive four ministerial portfolio, while the revival of as many as ten. It was the issue of the unequal division of power and the controversy around personal nominations led to the escalation of the conflict.
Sebastien Lecorn, who took the position of prime minister just a few days ago, resigned on Monday morning, before the first meeting of his office.
