At nine months of the municipal, the majority refines its applications. And the temptation is great for some ministers, very political, like Gérald Darmanin, holder of the public accounts portfolio and especially former mayor of Tourcoing, to return to their city. And even ministers from civil society think about it.
"Many of them want to become established in a city"
"To continue to make politics sustainably, we must go through the ballot box," argues Emmanuel Wargon, Secretary of State for Ecological Transition. This former Danone swears that his decision is not yet taken. But according to information from Europe 1, she is currently discussing to appear on a list in the Val-de-Marne, where she resides.
In La Republique en Marche, we consider that a dozen ministers will campaign for the municipal. Many are from civil society, because as decrypts a part of the movement, "they are many now want to set up in a city".
"It will be harder than some people think"
"It is normal that ministers who were not political seek a local anchorage," said a member of the government team. "For many, the rise to power was very fast thanks to Emmanuel Macron.And over time, they took a liking to the exercise," concludes the advisor.
One thing is certain: nothing will be done without the agreement of the President of the Republic. Knowing that the road to a city will not be simple. "It will be more difficult than some people believe, investment in the field is years of work," warns a close to the Prime Minister.