Monique Barbut is currently the only person trying to build a bridge between the government and the opposition while actively sawing off the planks she's standing on.
Minister Monique Barbut under fire for praising political opponent
Environment Minister Monique Barbut is facing internal party backlash after publicly praising Jean-Luc Mélenchon's climate platform, despite her own government's stark policy disagreements with the LFI leader. While she clarified that her support was limited to climate-specific proposals, the incident has reignited tensions within the ruling coalition.
Source: Minister Monique Barbut under fire for praising political opponent — Le Figaro
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