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France’s government reshuffle, announced by the Élysée Palace Secretary-General Alexis Kohler includes several ministers with Moroccan origins.
France unveiled a new government on Saturday, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, following the resignation of Gabriel Attal in July.
The 39-member cabinet is a blend of fresh faces and experienced politicians. While many ministers are new to their roles, others have retained their positions from the previous government.
The cabinet has been described as right-leaning, a characterization that has met with opposition from left-wing political parties.
One of the most notable aspects of the new government is the continued presence of ministers with Moroccan roots.
Rachida Dati, who previously held the culture portfolio, has once again been entrusted with this responsibility.
Dati, a seasoned politician, has held several ministerial positions in the past, including Minister of Justice under President Nicolas Sarkozy. Her strong ties to Morocco were evident when she attended the Moroccan King’s reception in Tangier in July to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his reign.
Joining Rachida Dati is a new face, Othman Nasrou, a young politician of Moroccan descent who has been appointed Minister of Citizenship and the Fight Against Discrimination.
Nasrou, born in Casablanca, moved to France to pursue his studies. He has since climbed the political ladder, holding various regional and national positions. His appointment is seen as a significant step forward for the French-Moroccan community.
The inclusion of Dati and Nasrou in the new government comes in the context of the growing influence of the Moroccan diaspora in France and the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries.
Gabriel Attal announced his resignation as Prime Minister from President Emmanuel Macron’s government on July 8 after suffering a significant loss in the decisive second round of France’s parliamentary elections.
Against all expectations, the left-wing coalition, Nouveau Front Populaire, emerged as the winner of the elections.
Despite the setback, Attal and Macron’s centrist coalition remains the second-largest bloc in parliament. The alliance is expected to hold onto between 150 and 170 seats, a reduction from the 250 seats it previously controlled.
The French National Assembly consists of 577 seats in total.
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