Another departure from Elisabeth Borne’s office

The hemorrhage continues around Elisabeth Borne! After the official departure of its director of cabinet Aurélien Rousseau, by the beginning of July, it is another pillar of the Prime Minister who is preparing his boxes. According to our information, Étienne Champion, deputy chief of staff, has also indicated his intention to leave his post soon. Probably by mid-July.

A disappointment for Borne who, in the meantime, would have offered to replace Aurélien Rousseau in his functions. But the proposal, in a marked political context by persistent reshuffle rumors, or even the departure of the Prime Minister, would not have seduced the person concerned. “Lately, he has been asking himself questions”, reacts an adviser to the executive on hearing the news, but without knowing precisely the reasons which led him to resign. Contacted by Le Parisien, the person concerned, ped by Ena and the Court of Auditors, and specialized in social affairs, did not respond to our requests.

In the meantime, in the corridors of power, the news has already quickly made the rounds. “It is no longer resignations, but a shipwreck! quipped a ministerial adviser. “At the same time, go find someone right now,” bounces another, when Élisabeth Borne already had the worst difficulty finding a new chief of staff. A few weeks ago, two personalities had been approached to succeed Aurélien Rousseau… before refusing.

First Bertrand Gaume, the current prefect of Essonne and former chief of staff of Najat Vallaud-Belkacem at the Ministry of National Education. Then Jack Azoulay, Inspector General of Finance, former chief of staff of former ministers Emmanuelle Wargon and Barbara Pompili.