Sources told Le Figaro that Mr Macron uses the impersonal 'tu' form and 'rarely calls ministers by their first names during formal meetings at the Elysée Palace'. , the level of frustration was clear.
Afterwards, unnamed ministers were stabbed with knives, with one minister complaining that Le Maire's “statement that had been part of Le Maire's portfolio for seven years was “I'm the only one who's serious, no one listens to me.'''' vehemently criticized.
“We are not talking about whistleblowers taking refuge in embassies!” the minister reportedly told Le Figaro magazine.
Another added: “He has pursued effective economic policies and achieved results, but all his achievements are about to be erased because he has zero fiscal credibility. He’s in. He has no choice.”
Le Maire oversaw massive state spending to keep businesses afloat “at all costs” during the coronavirus crisis. But his aides said he later tried to cut spending but was overruled by Macron, who said he would give French citizens millions more to withstand inflation and rising costs of living. .
In February, Le Maire announced a 10 billion euro savings plan for 2024 after cutting France's growth forecast for this year from 1.4% to 1%. He intends to save at least 20 billion euros by 2025, aiming to bring the public deficit back to below 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2027.
“The French Way'' is Le Maire's 14th book, and his sixth since taking office in May 2017. His previous novel, American Fugue, contains some steamy passages.
Opponents have regularly criticized him for finding time to write nearly 2,000 pages while working one of the most demanding jobs in government.
“Inflation has exploded, leaving millions of people unable to eat, stock their fridges or pay their rent. The country is struggling against pension reform. . Meanwhile, Minister Bruno Le Maire is writing a novel,” Thomas Portes, a lawmaker from the left-wing French Fortitude Party, said last year.
“Many people have asked me how I find time to write when I am a minister,” he replied. “While I absolutely love my job and am dedicated to serving the French people, I have also learned to take care of my own balance.”
While some people like going to museums, concerts, and soccer stadiums, literature allowed them to “get out of everyday life, step back and think differently,” he continued. This meant he woke up at 5 a.m., went to bed late, and devoted weekends and holidays to writing.
