The future of Stéphane Séjourné at the European Commission could be in the hands of Ursula von der Leyen, if his husband Gabriel Attal wins the 2027 French presidential elections. Séjourné holds a vice-commissioner position or equivalent in the European executive.
The possibility arises in a delicate political context, as Attal's election to the French presidency could create a situation of conflict of interest or political pressure in the European Commission. The relationship between Séjourné and Attal, as a couple, adds a personal dimension to the political question.
The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, would have the responsibility to decide on Séjourné's continuity in the position, should the scenario of Attal in the French presidency materialize. This decision would depend on the assessment Von der Leyen makes about the political and institutional circumstances at that time.
The article suggests that Séjourné's permanence at the Commission is directly linked to this political condition, and his position in the European executive could be reviewed should his husband reach the French presidency.
