A prefect to monitor the application of the “Marseille en grand” plan announced by Emmanuel Macron on September 2 has been appointed, has learned Provence. This is Laurent Carrié, advisor of territories to Prime Minister Jean Castex. In particular, he participated in the development of this ambitious plan which includes several components: transport, security, schools, housing and requires collaboration between several administrative and political levels.
In the midst of a conflict between the metropolis and the city, opposition recently exacerbated by the management of the garbage collectors’ strike, this appointment is not trivial. Emmanuel Macron plans to return to Marseille on October 16, among other things to assess the proper execution of his plan.