In the National Assembly, the “babies Le Maire” dig their furrow

A long tablecloth, surmounted by large glasses, was erected at Bercy. Among the fifteen or so deputies gathered for lunch around Bruno the Mayor, on July 28, a few settled comfortably around the table, like regulars. That day, the Minister of the Economy finds three ex-collaborators in their new MP clothes: his former deputy chief of staff, 37 years old, Louis Margueritte, his ex-political adviser, 33 years old, Charles Sitzenstuhl, and his former pen Charles Rodwell, 26 years old. A trio of “Le Maire babies” passed from Bercy to The national assemblybut still just as devoted to their ex-boss.

Since their election in June, these young janissaries have formed the advanced guard of the minister on the other side of the Seine, as on social networks. As good lemairists passed by Les Républicains (LR), they swear by the “serious budget” and the “French competitiveness”two priorities relayed in their committees…