France reshuffles top leadership at Élysée Palace and Bank of France
France's presidential administration and central bank leadership undergo simultaneous senior appointments and departures.
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French Government Leadership Changes
Administrative personnel changes in French government positions, including appointment of new Élysée Palace Secretary General and related central bank leadership transition.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 30 Apr, 08:37 UTC
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François Villeroy de Galhau announces early departure as Bank of France governor
François Villeroy de Galhau announced his early departure as governor of the Bank of France for early June 2026. The incoming governor will serve on the Governing Council of the European Central Bank alongside governors from the other 20 eurozone countries and will have a mandate extending until June 2032, beyond the term of the next French president.
Pierre-André Imbert appointed Secretary General of the Élysée Palace
Pierre-André Imbert, an inspector general of finances who previously served as deputy secretary general of the presidency from 2020 to 2023 and as ambassador to Australia, was appointed Secretary General of the Élysée Palace effective May 4, 2026, according to a decree published in the Official Journal.
Emmanuel Moulin leaves Élysée position to pursue Bank of France governorship
Emmanuel Moulin, a close associate of President Emmanuel Macron and Secretary General of the Élysée, is leaving his position as Secretary General to pursue the governorship of the Bank of France. He was formally interviewed by Economy Minister Roland Lescure as a candidate for the position and announced his intention to 'try his luck' at a cabinet meeting, indicating his departure from the Élysée was imminent.
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