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Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday a reshuffling of his government as the unpopular French president seeks to embark on new reforms. Mr. Macron promoted a loyal loyalist to the post of Interior Minister to replace Gerard Collomb, who resigned two weeks ago.
The French leader also relies on discreet personalities from the socialist and center-right parties, as well as younger deputies and political novices. Taking into account the young ministers and excluding Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, the 34-member government has reached parity of the sexes, insisted the Elysee.
Here are some of the key personalities:
Christophe Castaner, 52, is the new Minister of the Interior, the latest promotion of this ambitious and ambitious advocate, former socialist. Elected socialist deputy in 2012 in the Alpes de Haute-Provence, in the south of France, Mr. Castaner was one of the first supporters of the nascent party of The Republic in March (LREM) Mr. Macron. He said that in politics, it was important to be "in the right place at the right time, without necessarily knowing where you are going to end up". Spokesman for Macron during the campaign for the 2017 presidential election, he was rewarded with the appointment of his minister in charge of relations with Parliament. He also grudgingly accepted the role of LREM – a role he left on Tuesday. Mr. Castaner is a novice in security but will be assisted by Laurent Nunez, former head of the national intelligence agency.
Franck RiesterA 44-year-old center-right MP replaces Francoise Nyssen as Minister of Culture. Former member of the party Republicans, he founded Agir, a party favorable to the government, and is close to Mr. Philippe. Mr. Riester is a media specialist who has worked for President Nicolas Sarkozy and helped develop legislation on intellectual property. In 2011, Mr. Riester became the first French MP to be gay.
Emmanuelle Wargon46, who has been appointed Deputy Minister of the Environment, will work closely with the newly appointed Environment Minister, François de Rugy. A graduate of the National School of Elite Administration, she spent most of her career in the public service, specializing in health and social issues, before moving into the private sector. Since 2015, Ms. Wargon has been responsible for the public affairs of the French dairy group Danone.
Didier GuillaumeThe Minister of Agriculture, 59, was appointed Minister of Agriculture 10 months after announcing his retirement from politics in order to participate in the organization of the Rugby World Cup 2023 This is the first ministerial role of the former Socialist, close to former President François Hollande. Former senator of the Drôme department in southeastern France and vice-president of the Senate, he has experience in local politics.
Marc Fesneau47, was appointed Minister of the Prime Minister, in charge of relations with Parliament, replacing Mr Castaner. As president of the MoDem group, centrist and pro-European in the National Assembly, Fesneau has good relations with the opposition. A pioneer rooted in the rural community and knowledgeable about the problems of agriculture, it can be helpful in helping Mr. Macron correct his image of city president.
Gabriel Attal29, was appointed deputy minister of education and thus became the youngest member of a government of the modern political era in France. Mr. Attal, considered a rising star of Mr. Macron's party, was already spokesman for The Republic in March. He will work closely with the Minister of Education, Jean-Michel Blanquer, to put in place a new form of national service. Mr. Attal worked on reforms, including access to the university.
