Caroline Kaye has reiterated her apology, saying she “regrets” the “stupid” comments she made in 2013 criticizing same-sex marriage.

Minister responsible for local government, Carolyn Kayu, said in an interview ParisianMonday, “Repentance” his comments “stupid”It was held in 2013, where they criticized the opening of marriage to same-sex couples. His statements come two days after the public senate first asked Mr.^I Kayo if he kept the old statements “All about marriage and adoption for same-sex couples described as a reform of whim and design that goes against nature”.

The minister first said on television: “Obviously, I stand by my words. But I always said that if the law was passed, I would use it.”. and add: “I have to tell you, all the same, I have many friends among these people. Frankly, it’s a bad test that’s coming to me and I’m very angry.”. “I’ve never been part of La Manif pour tous, I’ve never addressed it, let’s be clear”– said the minister.

Several associations fighting against homophobia announced that they filed a complaint against the minister. Asked about it on Wednesday at LCITransport Minister Clement Bonney, who stepped down in 2020, qualified his colleague’s remarks. “very painful” and clarified that he told him. “I’m one of ‘those people’ (…). And I won’t shut up about it.” he continued. When asked whether M^I Kayo had to resign, he replied: “This is not for me to say. »

“I would like to extend my sincerest apologies here”

on ParisianIn an interview published on the Internet on Thursday evening, M^I Cayeux returned these reactions: “The mentioned notes date back a decade. And if I can’t deny holding them, obviously I wouldn’t use them again and I regret it. I understand that those stupid and awkward words could have hurt me a lot. Here I would like to extend my sincerest apologies as they do not reflect my thoughts at all..

while he was reprimanded for saying he had “Many friends among these people”Referring to same-sex couples, M^I Kayu added: “I understand how shocking and painful this statement was for many. This sentiment touches me all the more personally because this statement goes against my full determination to fight against all forms of discrimination. »

“I should never have said those words, which in no way represent my thoughts. Therefore, I fully understand the emotion evoked and apologize once again., he claimed. M^I Cayeux has announced “wrote a letter of apology” associations and added: “I want them to know that they will always find me by their side in the fight against discrimination and for equal rights.” »

Speaking on France Inter on Friday morning, Marlene Schiappa called on her colleague to take advantage of her time in government to take action to combat discrimination: “As Minister responsible for local government, Caroline Kayu has many levers to support this cause. So if he wants to, he can support the opening of LGBT+ centers across the country. We must move from words to deeds”“-said the delegate of the Minister of Social and Solidarity Economy and Consumer Affairs.