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In basketball or handball, it’s known as “crunch time.” That pivotal moment at the game’s climax, where fortunes shift dramatically. A roll of the dice, a player’s inspired move – it’s all on the line. Clément Beaune enters this decisive period on January 1st, with France assuming the European Union presidency. This critical phase extends to April 10th, 2022, coinciding with the first round of the presidential election. A mere three months to shape the course of his future.
Starting tomorrow, he’ll be at the forefront, constantly near the Head of State. He’ll be instrumental in crafting the address Emmanuel Macron delivers on January 19th to the European Parliament, outlining the French presidency’s key priorities. This presentation will also subtly lay the groundwork for the presidential campaign. However, this graduate of the prestigious École nationale d’administration and the College of Europe in Bruges is no longer content with purely European affairs. He seeks active engagement. He aims for a significant role on the campaign team of the (likely) future presidential candidate.
Beyond a mere skilled administrator
“I want to engage in vigorous debate, to make my contribution,” he declared. He envisions a future career in mainstream politics, should Emmanuel Macron secure reelection: winning a seat in the National Assembly (ideally in Île-de-France) and eventually joining the next government (perhaps at Bercy, the Ministry of Economy and Finance). While this remains a long-term aspiration, he recognizes that at 40, timing is perfectly aligned for him.
“I’m not fond of the ‘good student’ image. Perhaps because that’s what I am… I prefer the ‘good soldier’ image. »Clement Beaune
While not a household name in government, Beaune transcends the label of simply a skilled administrator. Safeguarded by his close association with the president, he’s undergoing a transformation. The extensive media coverage speaks volumes about his burgeoning influence. He’s simultaneously termed
