“I don’t want managers, I want revolutionaries,” Macron tells his new cabinet.

Reshuffle: “I don’t want managers, I want revolutionaries,” says Macron

In a recent reshuffle, French President Emmanuel Macron made an equivocal statement about his expectations of the new government. The head of state declared: “ I don't want managers, I want revolutionaries ".

Reshuffle Reflects New Political Vision

The ministerial reshuffle initiated by President Macron is not only an administrative reorganization. On the contrary, it is a manifestation of a new political vision wanting to promote radical changes instead of simple management of the status quo. Mr. Macron clarified that his intention was not to have managers on his team, but rather individuals capable of bringing about fundamental transformations in French society.

A Revolutionary Approach for a New Government

Applauding the audacity of this vision, several political analysts believe that the term "revolutionaries" used by Macron indicates an urgent need for radical changes in the country. For the president, this likely means a desire to break with established norms and introduce innovative policies that can revitalize the country's economy, culture and identity. However, one might wonder what precisely the president means by “revolutionaries.” Is this an invitation to radical action? Unbridled inventiveness? Or simply to an unfailing commitment to the service of the State?

Manager or Revolutionary: a False Dilemma?

By stating that he does not want managers but revolutionaries, the president assumes a desire for profound transformation. However, is it really necessary to oppose these two terms? Would it not be more judicious to seek to combine the rigor of the manager with the dynamism of the revolutionary, to achieve transformations that are both effective and innovative? While the rest of his mandate promises to be critical, it is undeniable that these declarations arouse strong expectations among citizens. The success of this new government will largely depend on its ability to combine the pragmatism of managers with the audacity of revolutionaries.