In successive interviews for The JDD and France Info, the head of government defends her record and the quality of her relations with the President of the Republic. Weakened by the pension reform and suspended from an uncertain future after July 14, she shows her desire to continue the adventure at Matignon.
A Prime Minister who intends to keep her post. “I want to continue to act for the French,” says Elisabeth Borne to France Infoafter confiding in the media during the return trip from her visit to Reunion Island.
Very weakened by the pension reform and not sure of keeping her post beyond July 14, Élisabeth Borne nevertheless praises her merits:
“I carried out reforms, I know the elected officials, the Parliament, I can be useful to my country”, says the one who will celebrate her first birthday this Tuesday at Matignon. Often judged as a “techno”, the head of government denies being above ground:
“I was CEO of a box, regional prefect, it’s not a shame to know the reality of the country”.
“Extremely fluid relations” with Emmanuel Macron
Comments in line with his interview at Sunday newspaper. The Prime Minister made known her “determination” to continue the adventure rue de Varenne.
Recognizing that “some would see themselves in (his) place”, she praises her record in the process:
“For the past year, I have been proud to lead a majority which has remained united, to ensure the functioning of Parliament, which has carried out important and for some difficult reforms, to have kept the commitments made by the President of the Republic.”
Elisabeth Borne also returns to her relationship with Emmanuel Macron. “Everyone has their own personality,” she admits, after having notably made known disagreements at the beginning of April. But the Matignon tenant also recalls that she has been working for “six years” alongside “the President of the Republic”.
“We have an extremely fluid relationship, because I totally share the vision he has for our country.” It remains to be seen whether the latter will hear it with the same ear by July 14.
