Karim Bouamrane: a mayor of Moroccan origin to govern France?

The name of the Franco-Moroccan Karim BouamranePS mayor of Saint-Ouen since 2020, is among the names considered for the post of Prime Minister. Will he be lucky enough to be appointed by French President Emmanuel Macron?

In addition to Xavier Bertrand and Bernard Cazeneuve, Karim Bouamrane, 51, is also mentioned among the candidates expected to Matignon? Will he be designated by Emmanuel Macron before August 28, the start of the Paralympic Games? “Karim Bouamrane could be part of the profiles of a future Prime Minister, because he is a local elected official, respected in the PS and he can talk to the right. But nothing is particularly committed with him,” says a close friend of the President. According to The FigaroThe mayor of Saint-Ouen was noted for having contributed to making France shine during the Olympic Games by making Saint-Ouen the host city for Brazilian athletes. 100 days before the opening ceremony, he had promoted his city in the foreign press, notably through the New York Times.