Astrid Panosyan-Bouvet's fading star with unions

She had managed to win over several unions and a section of the left, which is rather rare for a figure of "Macronie." But this popularity has eroded since the presentation, on July 15, by the head of government, François Bayrou, of the approximately 44 billion euros in savings to be achieved by 2026. Labor Minister Astrid Panosyan-Bouvet now finds herself on the front line defending controversial measures—including yet another plan to tighten unemployment insurance rules, which she nevertheless disapproved of a few months ago. Disappointment is palpable among those who said they appreciated her.

^Ms. Panosyan-Bouvet has brought a unique voice to the presidential camp. Having been involved in Emmanuel Macron's campaign since 2014, after having been a member of the Socialist Party (PS), this graduate of prestigious schools began to gain prominence once elected as a member of parliament for Paris in June 2022. In the National Assembly, she made a name for herself by working with center-right and left-wing elected officials on issues relating to the world of work. Many of her peers praised her interest in the subject matter, her seriousness, and the open-mindedness she demonstrated by favoring a cross-party approach to issues.

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