He is working on the formation of his future government. The day after his appointment to Matignon, Gabriel Attal must work, Wednesday January 10, on the composition of a new government team placed under the sign of “rearmament” and some “regeneration” desired by Emmanuel Macron. Negotiations have begun and discussions will continue on Wednesday, in order to establish the list of nominees for the various positions. Gabriel Attal must notably find a successor at the Ministry of National Education, which he only held for five months. Follow our live stream.
The option of a “tight” government mentioned. Emmanuel Macron and Gabriel Attal had dinner together on Tuesday evening to discuss the constitution of the new government. The option of an executive “tight” around fifteen ministers was discussed during this exchange, franceinfo learned from their respective entourages.
Gérald Darmanin remains in Beauvau. The Ministry of the Interior will retain its functions in the government of Gabriel Attal, franceinfo learned from those around him. “Gérald Darmanin spoke with the President of the Republic [mardi] who reaffirmed his confidence in him and assured him to stay in Beauvau, as he wished.”clarified those around him.
The Council of Ministers postponed. The weekly government meeting, initially scheduled for Wednesday morning, was canceled due to the change of Prime Minister. The objective is to organize this post-reshuffle Council of Ministers “before the weekend”a government source assured franceinfo.