The government reshuffle announced by Sébastien Lecornu before February 22nd did not take place. It has now been postponed until February 25th at the earliest, as the Prime Minister awaits the date for the examination of the motions of no confidence filed against the multi-year energy bill (PPE) before making any changes to his team. Three departures are confirmed: Rachida Dati, a candidate for mayor of Paris; Charlotte Parmentier-Lecocq, who wishes to reclaim her seat in Parliament; and Amélie de Montchalin, who already left for the Court of Auditors on Sunday.
Catherine Pégard is the favorite for Culture
To replace Rachida Dati at the Ministry of Culture, the name of Catherine Pégard, former president of the Palace of Versailles and current cultural advisor to the Ministry of Culture, has been put forward.Emmanuel MacronThe rumor is circulating insistently in the corridors of the executive branch. This deadlock over the reshuffle timetable illustrates Lecornu's difficulty in maneuvering in a tense political context, between the Quentin Deranque affair, motions of censure and the municipal election campaign in full swing.
