The Second Valls government was the thirty-eighth government in the French Fifth Republic.
It was led by Manuel Valls, who was appointed Prime Minister of France on 27 August 2014; it consisted of 15 ministers from the Socialist Party (PS) and 2 from the Radical Party of the Left (PRG).
Following Valls's decision to focus on his campaign for the Socialist Party presidential primary, he resigned from his functions on 6 December 2016. The government was succeeded by the Cazeneuve government.
In 2014, the government faced the challenges in unifying a divided Socialist Party and addressing France's economic issues.
Because of the upcoming regional elections in December 2015, Valls faced internal criticism, particularly over his economic reforms, including business-friendly tax cuts. In his speech at the Socialist Party's convention in August 2015, Valls highhilghted the need for "visibility" and "predictability" in the government's actions, trying to find the support of his reforms from the Socialists. However, the criticism inside the party and the government continued and was exacerbated by Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron, who criticised some past socialist economic policies, including the controversial 35-hour workweek.
Prime minister PostNamePartyPrime MinisterPS
Ministers PostNameParty Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development Laurent Fabius (until 11 February 2016);Jean-Marc Ayrault (from 11 February 2016)PSMinister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and EnergyPSMinister of National Education, Higher Education and ResearchPS Minister of JusticeKeeper of the Seals Christiane Taubira (until 27 January 2016);Jean-Jacques Urvoas (from 27 January 2016) Walwari (app. PRG);PSMinister of Finance and the EconomyPSMinister of Economy, Industry and Digital Affairs (until 30 August 2016)Ind.Minister of Social Affairs, HealthPS Minister of Labour, Employment and Social DialogueFrançois Rebsamen (until 2 September 2015);Myriam El Khomri (from 2 September 2015)PSMinister of DefencePSMinister of the InteriorPSMinister of the Urbanity, Youth Affairs and SportsPatrick KannerPS Minister of Decentralisation, State Reform and Public Service Marylise Lebranchu (until 11 February 2016);Annick Girardin (from 11 February 2016) PS; PRG Minister of Culture and CommunicationFleur Pellerin (until 11 February 2016) Audrey Azoulay (from 11 February 2016)PSMinister of Agriculture, Agrifood and Forestry, Government SpokespersonPS Minister of Housing and Territorial Development Sylvia Pinel (until 11 February 2016);Emmanuelle Cosse (from 11 February 2016) PRG Écologistes ! Minister of Overseas France (until 30 August 2016);Ericka Bareigts (from 30 August 2016)PSMinister of Spatial Planning and Rurality (from 11 February 2016)PRGMinister for Family, Children and Women's RightsPS
Secretaries of State
PostMinistryNamePartySecretary of State for Relations with ParliamentPrime MinisterPS Secretary of State for State Reform and SimplificationPrime MinisterThierry Mandon (until 17 June 2015);Clotilde Valter (17 June 2015 to 11 February 2016);Jean-Vincent Placé (from 11 February 2016)PS Écologistes !Secretary of State for European AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs and International DevelopmentPS Secretary of State Development and FrancophonieMinister of Foreign Affairs and International DevelopmentAnnick Girardin (until 11 February 2016);André Vallini (from 11 February 2016)PRGPSSecretary of State for Foreign Trade, Tourism and French overseasMinister of Foreign Affairs and International DevelopmentThomas Thévenoud (until 4 September 2014);Matthias Fekl (from 4 September 2014)PSSecretary of State for Transport, Marine and FisheriesEcology, Sustainable Development and EnergyPSSecretary of State for real equality(from 11 February 2016)Prime MinisterPSSecretary of State Aid Victims(from 11 February 2016 to 30 August 2016)Prime MinisterPSSecretary of State for Higher Education and ResearchMinister of National Education, Higher Education and ResearchGeneviève Fioraso (until 17 June 2015);Thierry Mandon (from 17 June 2015)PSSecretary of State for the BudgetMinister of Finance and the EconomyPSSecretary of State for VeteransDefenceKader Arif (until 21 November 2014);Jean-Marc Todeschini (from 21 November 2014)PSSecretary of State for Vocational Training and Apprenticeship (from 11 February 2016)Minister of Labour, Employment and Social DialoguePS State Secretary for the Disabled and against Social ExclusionMinister of Social Affairs, Health and Women's RightsPSSecretary of State for Seniors and Autonomy(from 11 February 2016)Minister of Social Affairs, HealthPS Secretary of State for Trade, Crafts, Consumer and Social Economy and SolidarityMinister of Finance and the EconomyCarole Delga (until 17 June 2015);Martine Pinville (from 17 June 2015)PSState Secretary for Digital Affairs and InnovationMinister of Finance and the EconomyPSSecretary of State for International Relations Climate and Biodiversity (from 11 February 2016)Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and EnergyÉcologistes !Secretary of State for SportsMinister of Women's Rights, Urbanity, Youth Affairs and SportThierry BraillardPRGSecretary of State of the City (from 11 February 2016)Minister of the Urbanity, Youth Affairs and SportsPSSecretary of State for Local Authorities (from 11 February 2016)Minister of Spatial Planning and RuralityPSSecretary of State for Industry (from 1 September 2016)Minister of Finance and the EconomyPS
Changes On 4 September 2014, Thomas Thévenoud, Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, Tourism and French overseas, resigns following problems with the tax authorities. He is replaced by Matthias Fekl. On 21 November 2014, Kader Arif, Secretary of State for Veterans, resigns following an investigation into public procurement awards. He is replaced by Jean-Marc Todeschini. On 17 June 2015, Geneviève Fioraso, Secretary of State for Higher Education and Research, resigned for health reasons. She is replaced by Thierry Mandon. The latter, until now Secretary of State for State Reform and Simplification, is himself replaced by Clotilde Valter. Carole Delga, Secretary of State for Trade, Crafts, Consumer and Social Economy and Solidarity, resigns. She is a candidate for regional elections in Occitanie. She is replaced by Martine Pinville. On 2 September 2015, François Rebsamen, Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Dialogue, announced his resignation following his election as mayor of Dijon. He is replaced by Myriam El Khomri. On 27 January 2016, Christiane Taubira, Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals, announced his resignation. She is replaced by Jean-Jacques Urvoas. On 11 February 2016, Laurent Fabius, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, resigns following his election as president of Constitutional Council . He is replaced by Jean-Marc Ayrault, former prime minister. Marylise Lebranchu, Minister of Decentralisation, State Reform and Public Service, is replaced by Annick Girardin. The latter, until now Secretary of State Development and Francophonie, is himself replaced by André Vallini. Fleur Pellerin, Minister of Culture and Communication, is replaced by Audrey Azoulay. Sylvia Pinel, Minister of Housing and Territorial Development, announced his resignation following his election as vice-president of Regional council of Occitanie. She is replaced by Emmanuelle Cosse. Clotilde Valter, Secretary of State for State Reform and Simplification becomes Secretary of State for Vocational Training and Apprenticeship. She is replaced by Jean-Vincent Placé. On 27 January 2016, George Pau-Langevin, Minister of Overseas France, resigned. She is replaced by Ericka Bareigts. Emmanuel Macron, Minister of Economy, Industry and Digital Affairs, announced his resignation following to devote himself to his political movement, En Marche!.
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