- Borne resigns, Macron restructuring
- Possible successors: Attal, Denormandie, Lecornu
- New PM faces challenges
Élisabeth Borne, the Prime Minister of France, is scheduled to vacate her position in less than two years.
In anticipation of European elections later this year, President Emmanuel Macron is widely believed to be restructuring his top team, which includes her resignation.
Ms. Borne, according to a statement by Mr. Macron, exhibited “courage, commitment, and determination” throughout her tenure in office.
Currently unknown is the individual who will be designated as her heir.
Ms. Borne will continue in her position until a successor is appointed Prime Minister, according to a statement from the Élysée Palace.
She was France’s second and longest-serving female Prime Minister, surpassing Édith Cresson, who held the position during the François Mitterrand administration from 1991 to 1992.
There have been numerous rumors of a government reshuffle recently as Mr. Macron attempts to improve his political standing before the June election and in a year when France will be the center of attention as it hosts the Olympic Games.
Commentators have asserted that an overhaul is imperative in the final three years of his presidency to restore the political momentum of his administration following a sequence of demonstrations against contentious policies and legislative setbacks.
His administration’s December defeat on a crucial piece of immigration legislation was widely regarded as a critical juncture.
After right-wing opposition groups were granted concessions, the law was ultimately enacted. But Mr. Macron’s party is still anticipated to face a formidable challenge in the European election.
This reorganization will commence upon Ms. Borne’s departure, which is anticipated to be followed by several major government figures.
Gabriel Attal, the education minister at age 34, is regarded as the leading candidate for the position. He would become the first and youngest openly homosexual Prime Minister of France.
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Former Agriculture Minister Julien Denormandie and Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu have been mentioned as possible alternatives. Lecornu, at 37, would be the youngest to hold the position.
The announcement of the new Prime Minister is not anticipated until Tuesday, according to a spokesperson for the Élysée Palace.
The Prime Minister, who also chairs the Council of Ministers, is in charge of the French government’s daily activities.
Since the party of President Macron lost its majority in parliament in 2022, implementing the President’s policies into law will be an uphill battle for the incoming Prime Minister.
The next Prime Minister will be the fourth since Mr. Macron’s 2017 inauguration.
