Macron to Establish High Commission for Childhood in January

The new initiative aims to address rising concerns over child poverty, violence, and the lack of a dedicated ministry in the Bayrou government.

President Emmanuel Macron announced the creation of a High Commission for Childhood to launch in January 2025, addressing concerns over the absence of a dedicated ministry in the current government.
The High Commission will function as an autonomous administrative body, external to the government, focusing on policy planning and coordination across ministries.
The initiative is intended to ensure stability for child protection policies amidst ongoing political challenges and government reshuffles.
France faces alarming statistics, with one in five children living below the poverty line and 160,000 minors experiencing sexual violence annually, according to advocacy groups.
The project will be supported by a planned budget of €400 million for child protection and welfare in the 2025 fiscal year.