It is a withdrawal that should play in favor of Dominique Carlac'h. Pierre Brajeux, one of the three candidates for the presidency of Medef, gave his support Wednesday to the current vice-president and spokesperson of the organization, during a press conference. It thus paves the way for a duel between the latter and the current number two of the organization, Patrick Martin.

Guillaume Cairou, whose candidacy had not been validated because he had not collected a sufficient number of sponsorships, also gave his support to Dominique Carlac'h, as did the president of Medef Alsace Olivier Klotz, who had campaigned before rallying Pierre Brajeux in April.

A promise of a high-ranking position

"Today I formalize an alliance with Dominique to carry a voice that will weigh even more in the debate," said at a joint press conference Pierre Brajeux who is deputy president of the French Security Federation and was promised the post of first vice-president by Dominique Carlac'h, if she succeeds Geoffroy Roux de Bézieux on July 6.

Among Medef members, "there is a demand for more horizontal, more intense exchanges and I know that Dominique is capable, is attentive, she is available and accessible," said Olivier Klotz. He felt that Dominique Carlac'h "will lead us to evolve our movement towards a more international vision."

A "strong signal"

For Guillaume Cairou, president of the Yvelines Chamber of Commerce and Industry, "a woman at the head of our employers' organization could be a very strong signal sent to our society in these troubled times (...) to give a breath, a new impetus and participate in unlocking this election. »

Patrick Martin claims the support of representatives of "90 of the 100 national employers' federations, 95% of territorial Medef and 100% of regional Medef," according to a statement published Wednesday. He announced that he had collected 457 sponsorships, against 343 for Dominique Carlac'h, who assures him, however: "the dynamic is on our side." According to her, "the Medef does not want a simple renewal", while Patrick Martin registers his candidacy in the continuity of that of Geoffroy Roux de Bézieux.

Dominique Carlac'h, who asks Patrick Martin for a debate, preferably face-to-face, says that Medef members blame the current leadership for a "disconnection" with the field and wants to "simplify and streamline the governance of Medef."

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