Emmanuel Macron judges the revelations of abuse in Ehpad “shattering”

It is Emmanuel Macron’s turn to give his opinion on the controversy that has shaken the Orpea group since the publication of the book-investigation denouncing abuse in its nursing homes. The President of the Republic “said that these revelations were absolutely shocking, overwhelming and that they obviously called for us to continue our investment in old age”, government spokesman Gabriel Attal told AFP. issue of the Council of Ministers before castigating the “cynicism” of its leaders, a few hours before their hearing in the Assembly.

In the book The Gravediggers, journalist Victor Castanet describes the rationing of medical supplies and food in establishments with very high prices, chronic mistreatment of residents, financial targets imposed on departments closely controlled by headquarters. Accusations that the group refutes en bloc.