Newly appointed Minister of State Christophe Mirmand has begun a series of official visits to Monaco’s core institutions as part of his first days in office, meeting with political, municipal and judicial leaders to establish the collaborative tone of his mandate.
On Tuesday 22nd July, Christophe Mirmand was received at the National Council by its President, Thomas Brezzo, for a first official meeting that combined protocol with working dialogue. The two leaders held discussions on the constitutional framework that defines the balance of power between the Council and the Government.
In his opening remarks, Thomas Brezzo reaffirmed the Council’s firm attachment to Monaco’s constitutional monarchy and expressed his hope for a renewed dynamic. “The culture of dialogue, reciprocal trust, pragmatism and transparency are essential values,” he said, recalling the productive cooperation seen under the previous Minister of State, Didier Guillaume. “We must use these same ingredients to re-establish a true institutional partnership and revive an effective working relationship in the service of the general interest.”
According to the government, the two men agreed on the need for open and regular exchanges, with Brezzo underlining citizens’ priorities and recalling the commitments made by the Government in December 2024 that had paved the way for the unanimous adoption of the 2025 Budget. The atmosphere was described as “constructive and benevolent”, setting the stage for a cooperative relationship moving forward.
A working visit to the heart of the Mairie
Continuing his protocol agenda, the Minister of State visited the Mairie de Monaco on Monday morning, where he was welcomed by Mayor Georges Marsan, First Deputy Camille Svara, Deputy for the Communal Domain Marjorie Crovetto, and Secretary General Isabelle Costa. Accompanied by Interior Minister Lionel Beffre, Government Secretary General Marc Vassalo, and his Chief of Staff Elodie Kheng, Mirmand toured key municipal departments including the Salle des Mariages, the Civil Status and Nationality Office, and the Council Chamber.
The visit concluded with a meeting in the Mayor’s office where several local projects were presented. These included the upcoming openings of the Caroline Media Library and the new performance hall, the long-awaited reopening of the Jardin Exotique, renovations at the Condamine Market, cemetery works, and the return of the popular ice rink to Stade Nautique Rainier III.
Institutional engagement with justice services
As part of his ongoing introduction to Monaco’s institutions, Christophe Mirmand also met with Samuel Vuelta-Simon, Secretary of State for Justice and Director of Judicial Services.
This encounter, held on the evening of 24th July, was an opportunity to discuss the key responsibilities of the judicial administration and reinforce the importance of coordination between the State and Monaco’s independent justice system.
These early visits reflect a deliberate and methodical approach by Christophe Mirmand to establish working relationships with all pillars of the Principality’s institutional framework. His calendar of engagements is expected to continue in the coming weeks as he settles into his role at the head of Monaco’s Government.
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