Mini government reshuffle in France, the second decided by Emmanuel Macron after that of June 2022. The political majority that supports the government is not expanding despite Macron having looked at a possible enlargement to the right of the Républicains. In the mini-reshuffle all the key ministries are confirmed, the undersecretary leaves the scene Marlene Schiappa who pays the price for the controversy over the management of the Marianne fund (which she herself had launched). There are eight new arrivals: from Rousseau to Healthcare to Bergé to Solidarity, from Cazenave to Public Accounts to Vergriete to Housing. One of the novelties is the rise of Gabriel Attal, 34, an iron macronist. Former government spokesman, then at the finance department, he is now moving on to education.
Changes to Healthcare and Education
It is above all civil society ministers who have been replaced by more political personalities. National Education Minister Pap Ndiaye will be replaced by the XNUMX-year-old Gabriel Attal, hitherto minister responsible for public finances.
The management of the budget dossier goes to the deputy Thomas Cazenave, under the leadership of Bruno Le Maire, who remains at the helm of the super-ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty.
The other big substitution is that of the Minister of Health François Braun, who will succeed Aurelien Rousseau, senior civil servant, until a few days ago the chief of staff in the prime minister's office.
Jean-Christophe Combe, the former head of the French Red Cross who became Minister of Solidarity in July 2022, will be replaced by Aurore Bergé, president of the Renaissance group in the National Assembly, who will take care of family affairs and the elderly. Fadila Khattabi, chair of the Assembly's social affairs committee, will be responsible for disability issues, taking over from Geneviève Darrieusecq.
Jean-François Carenco (Overseas France) will be replaced by Philippe Vigier (Modem). He also leaves the Minister for Cities and Housing Olivier Klein, but his portfolio will be divided between Patrice Vergriete (Housing) and Sabrina Agresti-Roubache (Urban affairs).
No changes in key ministries
Marlène Schiappa, secretary of state for the social and solidarity economy, leaves the government after six years, due to the mismanagement of the Marianne public fund but also due to the controversy following her decision to pose for the cover of Playboy in April .
The Minister of the Interior Gérald Darmanin he will keep his wallet. His role in restoring calm after the urban riots of June was appreciated by the Elysee Palace.