Editorial: Liberation

• Rachida Dati, formerly elected LR at the Paris city hall, has been poached by Emmanuel Macron and Gabriel Attal, marking a symbolic coup in government reshuffles.
• Despite her serious legal troubles, the popularity of Rachida Dati highlights the shift to the right that Macron's government represents.
• With Catherine Vautrin also in the government, this highlights the 'Sarkozy connection' in the formation of this new government.
• The recruitment of Dati and Vautrin indicates that the Elysée is betting on an alliance with the right for the future battle for Paris.
• The Ministry of Education, led by Amélie Oudéa-Castera, appears to have been subordinated to that of Sports, raising concerns about the supposed priority being given to education.

Conclusion: The new government signifies a noticeable shift to the right in French politics, with the apparent strategy of aligning with the right for the future battle over Paris. This also raises concerns about the focus on education, given its apparent backseat to sports.

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