French Health minister Faces Criticism Over Promotion Block at Key Inspectorate
Paris, France - September 6, 2025 – France’s Minister of Labor, Health, Solidarity and Families, Catherine Vautrin, is facing scrutiny following her decision too block the promotion of a high-ranking official within the General Inspectorate of Social Affairs (IGAS).The move has sparked criticism from two trade union organizations who allege the decision is both legally questionable and sets a troubling precedent for the independence of the prestigious government body.
The controversy centers around Virginie Cayré, a first-class social affairs inspector who topped the ”Progress Table” – an internal ranking system used to determine promotions based on merit – earlier this spring. Cayré was widely expected to be appointed a general inspector,a standard progression in her career. Though,despite her position at the top of the list,her promotion was ultimately withheld.
In a surprising turn of events, two colleagues ranked below Cayré on the same Progress Table were granted the promotion at the end of March and early April, raising concerns about the fairness and transparency of the process.Union representatives have voiced strong objections to Vautrin’s intervention,arguing that the decision appears to be an unjustified punishment and risks creating a climate of fear within the IGAS. They emphasize that the inspectorate is intended to operate independently of political influence, providing impartial oversight and analysis.
The situation is developing,and further details are expected as the unions pursue their concerns regarding the legality and ethical implications of the Minister’s decision.
[image of Catherine Vautrin, Minister of Health, in Paris, August 28, 2025. Credit: Cyril Bitton/Diverge for “Le Monde”]
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