Criticism Arises Over Absence of Childhood Ministry in New French Government
The exclusion of a dedicated minister for Childhood in François Bayrou’s newly formed government has sparked significant backlash from associations and Unicef. Agnès Canayer, the former delegate minister responsible for Family and Early Childhood, was not reappointed, leading to concerns over the lack of immediate protections for children. Advocates stress the need for urgent action as discussions pointed to the ongoing crisis affecting vulnerable children, amidst a governmental focus on other areas such as artificial intelligence.