When will Emmanuel Macron speak? For several months, an upcoming change of government has been considered by the political sphere. However, no concrete information had been relayed by the Head of State.
Rumors of a reshuffle began last April after Emmanuel Macron’s speech and his Prime Minister, Elisabeth Borne, differed. Indeed, the speeches of the two elected officials no longer coordinated. Between pension reform, housing crisis or indictment of elected officials, a large number of ministers seem to be in the hot seat. However, on April 26, the head of government and the president presented the roadmap for “100 days of appeasement”. But as July 14, the end date of this project, approaches, rumors of a redesign have multiplied.
It was on Monday July 17, 2023 that the Elysée affirmed to maintain Elisabeth Borne as head of government. Indeed, according to information collected by Le Monde, it is a question of ensuring “stability” and “substantive work”. Even more, a communication adviser to Emmanuel Macron refers to her as “a woman of order and files”.
The announcement of the maintenance of Elisabeth Borne was accompanied by some details on the possible future reorganization. Indeed, it is no longer a question of a drastic change, but of a simple technical adjustment of the government of the Prime Minister. An intervention by the President is therefore expected before his trip to Oceania on July 23rd. But as his departure approaches, the forecasts are multiplying as Emmanuel Macron makes the suspense last. What will he decide? When will he speak?
After bringing together the first members of the majority on the evening of July 18 at the Elysee Palace, Emmanuel Macron and Elisabeth Borne were already discussing the composition of the future government. These exchanges then continued the next day at the Ministry of Relations with Parliament.
“I can’t take it anymore… The most ambitious, although transparent, all imagine themselves to be in the race! Everyone quivers and shudders. It’s a human tragedy,” said a Renaissance deputy to the daily Le Figaro. During this evening, the members of the government who should keep their place try to reassure the others. They were then asked to make decisions calmly. But what are the decisions in question?
If Aurore Bergé claimed to have “talented people” in the government put in place, several are likely to leave. Indeed, Elisabeth Borne would like a significant change at Matignon. “For Elisabeth Borne, a major reshuffle is a long additional reprieve. But Emmanuel Macron wants to keep his cartridges,” said someone close to the President.
Even more, according to those close to Emmanuel Macron, the latter should speak during the day of July 20, 2023 to announce the transformations. Behind this announcement, the President is also trying to prepare for the start of the school year, which will be punctuated by several bills. For the moment, no announcement from the Elysée has been launched. The redesign is still relevant.
