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Jean-Paul Delevoye, the retired gentleman of the government has therefore submitted his resignation after a week of revelations on his undeclared activities and mandates. It will be replaced " as soon as possible, " says the Elysée. His resignation comes as the strike against the pension reform continues for the twelfth consecutive day.
It's the end of the suspense. Since this weekend, and the publication of information according to which Jean-Paul Delevoye had cumulated with his function of High Commissioner for Pensions within the government of the mandates - some of which were paid - which is incompatible.
Untenable situation
Her situation had become untenable. In the opposition, several voices were raised in particular to the rebellious France to demand this weekend his resignation. The government had seemed to block behind it. Édouard Philippe had even supported the high commissioner by affirming that he was in total " good faith " in the Sunday Journal.
But that will not have been enough and the decision was made a few minutes ago. Jean-Paul Delevoye has left office. Emmanuel Macron accepted this resignation with " regret " said the Elysee, which also announces that it will be replaced as soon as possible.
Hurry up
It is true that time is running out because the government hopes to reopen negotiations with the unions on pension reform. Most unions believed that Jean-Paul Delevoye was " discredited ". Philippe Martinez of the CGT had also asked the high commissioner to resign. The executive could not let the controversy drag on while France risks being blocked by strikes for the holidays and that it is trying to convince the French that this reform is fairer.