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Morrison to Macron: I have never lied

Conservative Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison today said he had never lied to him while in the political arena, adding that he was “tough enough” to deal with the dishonesty allegations leveled against him by French President Emmanuel Maine. only.

Asked if he had ever lied in his political career since 2007, when he was elected MP, Mr Morrison told a Melbourne 3AW reporter “I do not think I did (s.s. to lie)” , no”.

Earlier this month, Mr Macron accused the Australian Prime Minister of lying to him about a 55-billion-euro bilateral government contract that provided for the purchase of 12 French conventional submarines for the Australian Navy, which was canceled without warning.

The French president found himself in the middle of it, discovering that the government of Scott Morrison negotiated a contract for the purchase of nuclear-powered submarines with the USA and Britain instead.

“I know Mr Morrison was ‘lying to me,'” Mr Macron told Australian journalists earlier this month.

Mr Morrison’s honesty is also being challenged by the opposition and his inner-party opponents, especially since he announced earlier this week that his government would spend A $ 178 million (€ 113 million) to support the adoption of electric cars. three years criticized this technology.

His predecessor and opponent in the race for the leadership of the Liberal Party, Malcolm Turnbull, added fuel to the fire, assuring that Scott Morrison has a reputation as a man who lies with absolute naturalness.

The issue has escalated in the Australian political scene amid the scenario that wants Mr Morrison to be unable to secure a second term in the upcoming May 2022 election.

Nevertheless, the head of the Australian government does not seem intimidated. “I have learned in public life (…) not to have sensitive skin, not to have bitterness.” He insisted that he made the right decision for the Australian national defense.

Mr Morrison’s remarks come as Australia seeks to re-establish relations with France and Europe.

In a show of solidarity with Paris, the European Union has postponed for the second time a new round of talks on a trade agreement with Australia. The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is now questioning whether she should even sign.

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Source From: Capital

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