REPLAY. Michel Barnier on France 2's 8pm news: the Prime Minister announces “the great national cause” of 2025

Michel Barnier a composé son gouvernement. MAXPPP – SARAH MEYSSONNIER/POOL

This September 22, 2024 at 8 p.m., the new Prime Minister Michel Barnier gives an interview on France 2. This is the first time he will speak about his government, appointed yesterday evening. Relive his speech with us.

The Essentials

The new Prime Minister gives his first live interview this Sunday Michel Barnier has appointed a government, announced yesterday evening: a list of 39 ministers that has already been much talked about The head of government is highly anticipated on certain subjects: the composition of his team, taxes, the budget vote and his projects concerning immigration or social areas. 8:25 p.m.

Conflicts in the Middle East

If “the question of Israel's security is not negotiable”, the Prime Minister intends “to offer the prospect of a Palestinian state”.

8:25 p.m.

Cohabitation

Michel Barnier assures that there will be no “controversy” with Macron in “the interest of the country”

8:21 p.m.

National cause

“My mandate is fragile but we will do our best”, reassures Michel Barnier. “I would like mental health to be the major national cause in 2025”, announces the Prime Minister.

8:19 p.m.

Towards an “improvement” of retirement ?

The head of government plans to discuss with social partners in order to “improve” the pension reform.

8:18 p.m.

Immigration

“We will do practical things to control and limit immigration, which often becomes unbearable.” But “there would be no sectarianism,” promises Michel Barnier.

8:17 p.m.

Taxes

“No, I'm not going to increase taxes on all French people any further” , assures Michel Barnier. And “I'm not going to rule out the possibility that the wealthiest people participate in the national effort”, he specifies, “the richest must take part in the solidarity effort”.

8:16 p.m.

2027 ?

“I don't have a career plan,” assures the head of government when the question of the presidential election is raised.

8:13 p.m.

Compromises

Taking his work for Europe as an example, Michel Barnier says he is “used to compromises.” And “we are going to make compromises,” assures the Prime Minister of the government, without a majority.

8:08 p.m.

PMA and IVG

Questioned about PMA and IVG, “I will fully preserve them”, replied the Prime Minister, assuring that he would not touch the laws that guarantee these rights.

“There is no ambiguity when it comes to the major laws of freedom and social progress” , hammered the head of government.

8:07 p.m.

“Brotherhood, I want to work towards that”

“Brotherhood, I believe in it. I want to work towards that” , began the Prime Minister. He calls for “cohesion”. Also considering that “our country is in a very serious situation” .

8:00 p.m.

On the 8 p.m. news on France 2

Michel Barnier will be interviewed during the France 2 Journal.