Macron’s Reshuffle May See Emmanuel Moulin Lead Bank of France Soon
Potential Leadership Change at the Bank of France
Macron’s Chief of Staff Appointment
PARIS, April 30 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday changed his chief of staff, which could pave the way for the top official at the Elysee palace to be named at the helm of the Bank of France.
Emmanuel Moulin as a Candidate
Sources told Reuters earlier this year that Emmanuel Moulin, who served as Macron's chief of staff for the past year, was seen by the president as a good candidate to lead the French central bank.
Official Response
Macron's office did not immediately return a request for comment.
Transition at the Bank of France
Villeroy de Galhau’s Early Departure
The current head of the Bank of France, Francois Villeroy de Galhau will stand down in June, more than a year before the end of his term, allowing Macron to name his replacement before a 2027 presidential election that the far-right could win.
Moulin’s Background
Experience in the French Treasury
Moulin, 57, is a former head of the French treasury, traditionally seen as a training ground for French central bank chiefs.
Upcoming Changes in the Elysee
His position at the French presidency will be terminated on May 4, the official gazette showed on Friday, and he will be replaced by Pierre-André Imbert.
(Reporting by Michel Rose;Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)
