Let $X$ be a locally convex set with the following property:
(P) $\forall C\subset X$ closed convex, the normal cone $N_C$ is maximal monotone as a multi-valued operator from $X$ to its topological dual $X^*$.
Three questions:
Q1 What can one say about $X$ in general?
Q2 Must $X$ be a Banach space?
Q3 Is Q2 true if, in addition, we know that $X$ is barreled?
Thank you.