Myriam El Khomri, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?

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French Minister of Labor among finalists for TIME’s 2026 Person of the Year?

According to a credible source, the French Minister of Labor Myriam El Khomri is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the politician's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 13/12/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not El Khomri for Person of the Year?

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 47-year-old politician, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes El Khomri so important is the potential and influence she now has, rather than anything she has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the politician have already been named ‘French Of The Year’ by some major French newspapers and even ‘Rabat Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Rabat (Myriam El Khomri's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the politician was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“Myriam El Khomri Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 12 Dec 2025
“Congrats! Myriam has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 12 Dec 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Myriam El Khomri?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 12 Dec 2025

Could 2026 officially be the Year of Myriam El Khomri?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2026 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2026?

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