“[Paul Christophe] “is not a superman,” worries Sophie Cluzel, former Secretary of State for Disabled People

Following protests, a minister delegate for people with disabilities is expected to be appointed this Wednesday, September 25, according to information from France Inter. For the first time in nearly 40 years, the government announced on Saturday does not have a minister in charge of disability, the subject having been integrated into the Ministry of Solidarity, Autonomy and Equality between Men and Women, led by Paul Christophe.

Upon hearing the news, Sophie Cluzel, former Secretary of State for Disabled People, said she was “stunned“. “With 12 million people concerned, 10 million carers, with the Paralympics being an extraordinary success, with a desire to be able to capitalise on what France has shown it is capable of doing, with the enthusiasm of the French supporters of these para-athletes… It is incomprehensible.”she explains.

If the former Secretary of State recognizes great qualities in Paul Christophe, a man “with convictions” And “commitments“, “he is not a superman“, she warns.”How do you expect him to take care of the elderly, the disabled, the RSA, dialogue with the departments (…) at the same time?” she continues.

Sophie Cluzel also insists on the importance of receiving “the colossal ecosystem of associations“who works in the disability sector.”You have to receive them, you have to hear them, you have to listen to them, work with them. It’s a full-time job.”hammers the former Secretary of State.