This second five-year term like no other is far from over, yet 2027 and its cohort of putative candidates are already moving forward. Behind the scenes, some learn to dodge trippers, others become familiar with the art of conspiracy, in short, everyone prepares post-Emmanuel Macron with rigor and determination. The political department of L’Express offers to help you follow, thanks to a weekly meeting on our websitethe progress of those ambitious people who hope to climb, quickly and without injury, the steps of power.
A minister with a sense
Out of charity, we will keep his name quiet. A few weeks ago, an important member of the government predicted about the immigration bill: “The senators, they are not going to have their say, ultimately. They will be like the little old people in the nursing home who watch the Tour de France from their window waving a little flag.” Well seen… During the joint committee, Bruno Retailleau was the parliamentarian with the most influence, and the work of the Senate counted more than all the others.
Europeans: the temptations of a former LREM deputy
Jean-Baptiste Moreau, former walking deputy and spokesperson for La République En Marche, could appear on the Notre Europe et Utililes list, led by Jean-Christophe Fromantin, the mayor of Neuilly, and Bertrand Pancher, the president of the Liot group in the Assembly. The former farmer and lobbyist had for a time accompanied Willy Schraen’s list of “hunters”, before leaving it over strategic disagreements.
Attal to Education: it was not the priority!
What is the reason for a reshuffle…? If Gabriel Attal has attracted all the spotlight since his arrival at the Ministry of Education and is propelled to the top by Emmanuel Macron himself on television, he could very well have seen the position slip under his nose. That day in July, Richard Ferrand was on the train in Italy when he received a phone call from Elisabeth Borne: “Do you want to become Minister of National Education?” The former President of the National Assembly takes ten minutes of reflection before sending a short SMS response (negative) to the Prime Minister. Subsequently, Gabriel Attal will be appointed in place of Pap Ndiaye.
Matignon does not rhyme with dinner…
“This time, no stupid dinner!”, laughs a minister who saved his head last summer, during the small reshuffle following a party organized at the Élysée. This Wednesday evening, even if the rumors of resignations and change of government are no less lively, the Christmas dinner at Matignon evening took place in a good atmosphere, “decompression” whispers a participant. Oysters, Thai salad, fish, Breton pancakes, log on the festivities menu… and Clément Beaune on the jokes menu. “Well then, are you still here?” certain government “comrades” asked him, the day after the start of the left wing’s revolt, started and highlighted by the Minister of Transport. Polis, they didn’t go any further, but as one full-time minister said, “it created a lot of resentment.” Result: it was an “uncomfortable”, even “livid, knocked out standing” Clément Beaune who sat around the table to receive madeleines and Calvados caramels offered by the Prime Minister.
Beaune, its office and its driver
The attitude of the Minister of Transport, allowing his temptations to resign to leak publicly without taking action, actually revolts several ministers loyal to Emmanuel Macron. “Incomprehensible! And coming from a former advisor to the president, it’s even worse,” said one. Another, a vagrant, takes bets: “Him? I don’t see him leaving his office and his driver…” The group is living well, happy holidays.
Marion Maréchal and the Chantal Goya syndrome
The RN, worried about the Reconquest list carried by Marion Maréchal for the European elections? Do you think! “I always found her overrated,” jokes a Lepénist MP. “If she had known how to stay in her place, she would be a MP today. But she wanted to leave, be smart and play solo. Result, it’s the Chantal Goya syndrome and the game of truth.” Here is Marion Maréchal dressed for winter. A last one before we go ? “It’s partly the fault of his viperous entourage, his gang of Lyonnais who always refuse to wait their turn.”
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