Catherine Pégard

Catherine Pégard is the newly appointed Minister of Culture in France, assuming the role in early March 2026, replacing Rachida Dati. She is currently newsworthy due to her immediate focus on two key areas: the renovation of the Louvre Museum and the reform of public broadcasting. Following a recent robbery at the Louvre and identified security flaws, Pégard aims to modify the existing renovation plans to prioritize and enhance the museum's security measures while maintaining its grandeur. She also addressed the proposed holding company for public broadcasting (France Télévisions, Radio France, and INA), a reform championed by her predecessor. While not abandoning the idea entirely, Pégard indicated that such a significant change is unlikely to occur in the coming months, particularly before the 2027 presidential election. Her actions and decisions will significantly impact the direction of French cultural institutions and media landscape.