Macron Announces Creation of High Commission for Childhood in January

The new body aims to address systemic failures in child protection, but critics question its necessity and effectiveness.

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the establishment of a High Commission for Childhood, set to launch in January 2025, to improve coordination on child protection policies.
The initiative follows criticism over the absence of a dedicated Ministry for Childhood in the current government and years of documented failures in protecting vulnerable children.
Critics argue that existing bodies, such as the National Council for Child Protection, already address these issues but lack impact due to insufficient political attention and resources.
Similar high commissions under Macron's presidency, such as those for Retirement and Planning, have faced scrutiny for high costs and limited tangible results.
Experts and opposition figures suggest the new commission risks being a redundant bureaucratic layer unless it is given clear authority and adequate funding.