As Kasbarian leaves his position, he does so without regrets, emphasizing the controversial cost-cutting measures he implemented totaling €2 billion.

Laurent Marcangeli has officially assumed his role as Minister of Public Action, Public Service, and Simplification as of December 26, 2024, succeeding Guillaume Kasbarian.

He is tasked with improving relations with public service agents and reestablishing social dialogue, a challenge emphasized by union leaders.

The CFDT Public Service union has urged Marcangeli to act quickly to ease tensions and restart social dialogue, highlighting his reputation as a negotiator.

His appointment comes in the wake of a massive public sector protest on December 5, 2024, where hundreds of thousands demonstrated against severe austerity measures proposed by Kasbarian.

There has been a 47% increase in voluntary departures from public service jobs between 2014 and 2022, leading to a high number of unfilled positions.

Kasbarian defended his record during the transition, asserting that his proposed measures were financially necessary despite their unpopularity.

Marcangeli's challenge is significant due to the ongoing issues regarding job attractiveness and recruitment shortages highlighted in a recent report from France Stratégie.

Marcangeli inherits a public service sector in crisis, facing growing discontent among state employees, hospitals, and local authorities due to unattractive career prospects.

Hospital closures are a significant concern, with 21% of beds in the APHP closed in 2022 due to staff shortages exacerbated by salary freezes and the elimination of bonuses.

Marcangeli acknowledged the precarious nature of his new position, stating, "This job is very precarious and perhaps never more so than now."

He pledged to focus on simplifying administrative procedures, echoing the mantra of his predecessor with the phrase 'Simplify, simplify, simplify.'