As the second round of municipal elections looms, the horizon takes shape with the shadow of a cabinet reshuffle. A possibility heard by many political leaders of the presidential majority. If some await the result of the next ballot, others are already starting to place their pawns for a possible ministerial position. After the note sent to the Head of State by Gilles Le Gendre, head of the LaREM group at the National Assembly, in which he proposed a few names, it's Marlène Schiappa's turn to whisper in Emmanuel's ear Macron. The secretary of state responsible for equality between women and men confided in the columns of the Parisian. The opportunity for her to deliver her proposals on the family, but also to reaffirm her commitment to the executive.
Marlène Schiappa proposes the creation of new family leaves
Addressing the consequences of the recent health crisis, Marlène Schiappa cited the importance of the family cocoon, saying that "during a crisis, the family is a safe haven and the first place of solidarity". "The pandemic has reshuffled the cards, especially on our relationship to work and time, she explains before adding: "We have to think about questions of harmony between professional and family life". She pleads for "the right for men to devote themselves to their homes " and thus proposes to extend the "one month paternity leave, as 300 French companies have done". Marlène Schiappa also notes that "many grandparents are still active" and recommends creating a "sick parent leave ", as there is sick child leave today. The active person could take a few days to care for an elderly parent. The Secretary of State is also considering the creation of a "young grandparent leave" to visit the newborn. Finally, she would like these leaves to be open also to blended families.
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