Xavier Bertrand

Macron’s whirlwind hunt for new prime minister sends French politics into a frenzy – POLITICO

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Macron’s whirlwind hunt for new prime minister sends French politics into a frenzy – POLITICO

Macron on Tuesday held talks with conservative leaders including Senate leader Gérard Larcher and conservative parliamentary leader Laurent Wauquiez, according to several people with knowledge of the talks who were granted anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, seemingly solidifying Bertrand’s status as likely nominee. But by Tuesday afternoon, Bertrand was already facing serious … Read more

Macron to hold consultations next week to form new government – POLITICO

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Macron to hold consultations next week to form new government – POLITICO

This type of consultation is an unusual exercise in French politics, at least in recent years, as the president could appoint a prime minister from the same political camp, knowing that the candidate would earn the parliament’s support. But things are different this time as, following a snap election in July, none of the country’s … Read more

Bertrand dit qu’il ne voit pas le rapport – POLITICO

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Bertrand dit qu’il ne voit pas le rapport – POLITICO

Alors que le Pas-de-Calais est touché par une montée des eaux pour la seconde fois en quelques mois, Xavier Bertrand monte au front, n’en déplaise à ceux qui lui reprochent son combat contre la loi sur le zéro artificialisation nette (ZAN), qu’il avait accusée de “mettre la France sous cloche”. L’artificialisation des sols dans les … Read more