Overview

• Prince Albert II named 63-year-old Christophe Mirmand minister of state on July 3, with his term beginning July 21.
• Mirmand’s career spans prefectures in Alpes-Maritimes, Corsica, Brittany and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur and a stint as director of cabinet for Overseas Minister Manuel Valls.
• His selection restores the long-standing practice of appointing career prefects to Monaco’s top administrative post following experimental political candidates.
• He succeeds Philippe Mettoux, who renounced his nomination in late June citing entrenched “archaic practices” and unseen negative influences.
• The Élysée Palace’s backing underscored France’s continued role in Monaco’s governance against a backdrop of ongoing administrative reform and corruption inquiries.