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This is the political subject at the start of 2024, the one which agitates the presidential majority and which puts on the nerves of ministers and advisers: the government reshuffle. Rumors are rife and circulate every day to find out who could replace Élisabeth Borne at Matignon. But several questions remain unanswered.
It could be the first political event of this year: the government reshuffle. But before it takes place, several questions remain unanswered. First of all, when would this reshuffle take place? To give new impetus, certain executives in the presidential camp are pushing him to do so quickly, perhaps even as early as this week. Others explain, on the contrary, that it would be better to wait for important deadlines, such as the Olympic Games or the European elections in June. Especially since there will be no major text to defend and pass in the coming months.
Who to succeed Élisabeth Borne?
Second question, what would be the extent of this potential reshuffle? The Historical Walkers, in particular, are demanding profound change and the departure of Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne. To replace her at Matignon, several names are circulating: the Minister of the Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu, the former Minister of Agriculture, Julien Denormandie and even the former President of the National Assembly, Richard Ferrand.
Finally, the last unknown: the political interest behind this possible government reshuffle. In his New Year’s greetings, Emmanuel Macron seemed to rule out the idea of a change of course and therefore a turn to the right. However, if it is simply a question of changing the names, there is little chance that this will be enough to convince the French.