Change in government: Mathieu Lefèvre replaces Maud Bregeon, Arnaud Viala appointed Minister of Rurality
The interim will last approximately five weeks during the minister's maternity leave
Quick Look
- Mathieu Lefèvre, Minister Delegate for Ecological Transition, will temporarily replace Maud Bregeon as government spokesperson during her maternity leave, according to Emmanuel Macron's entourage.
- Arnaud Viala must be appointed Minister of Rural Affairs to replace Michel Fournier.
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Why It Matters
Maud Bregeon, minister and government spokesperson, is going on maternity leave. Mathieu Lefèvre, Minister Delegate for Ecological Transition and close to Gérald Darmanin, takes over in the interim for around five weeks. Arnaud Viala, president of Horizons de l'Aveyron, must be appointed Minister of Rural Affairs to replace Michel Fournier, who left in September. A decree will be published in the Official Journal on Sunday.
The Minister for Ecological Transition Mathieu Lefèvre will temporarily replace as government spokesperson Minister Maud Bregeon, who is going on maternity leave, AFP learned on Saturday from President Emmanuel Macron's entourage, confirming information from Le Parisien.
Mr. Lefèvre is, like Ms. Bregeon, close to the Keeper of the Seals Gérald Darmanin. He retains his position as delegate minister during this interim period of approximately five weeks, according to another source within the executive. The Horizons president of the Aveyron department, Arnaud Viala, must be appointed Minister of Rurality to replace Michel Fournier, who left the government in September. A decree will be published in the Official Journal on Sunday, said one of these sources.
What to Watch
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A decree appointing Arnaud Viala as Minister of Rural Affairs will be published in the Official Journal on Sunday.
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Mathieu Lefèvre will act as government spokesperson for approximately five weeks.
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Open Questions
- What is the exact start date of Maud Bregeon's maternity leave?
- When will Arnaud Viala be officially appointed Minister of Rural Affairs?
- What will be the precise responsibilities of Mathieu Lefèvre during his interim period?
