Sébastien Lecornu’s ministerial cabinet includes new features and figures who have held positions in previous administrations
The Prime Minister of France, (Renaissance, center), formed a new ministerial cabinet on Sunday (12.Oct.2025). The appointment comes at a critical time for the country, which needs to urgently prepare the national budget and face political instability.
According to the France’s new government includes both figures who have already held positions in previous administrations and new names. The formation of this cabinet represents an attempt by the president (Renascimento, center) to stabilize the political scenario after months of political crisis.
who was previously Minister of Labor, takes over the Ministry of Defense, where she will be responsible for overseeing France’s military support for Ukraine and dealing with threats to European security from Russia.
who commanded the Paris police and coordinated security for the 2024 Olympic Games, was assigned to the Ministry of the Interior, being responsible for national security.
He will hold the position of Finance Minister, a position considered essential as the country tries to produce a budget that addresses rising debt and rising poverty.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, , maintained his position in the new cabinet. He travels this Monday (Oct 13) with Macron to Egypt to participate in an international meeting related to .
The composition of the cabinet includes members of Macron’s centrist camp, allied conservatives and some people with no prior political experience. The appointment took place after a meeting between the president and the new prime minister.
Political turmoil in France has intensified in recent months, leading opposition lawmakers to demand new elections or the president’s resignation.
The new government will have to seek agreements to avoid an immediate vote of no confidence in the National Assembly, which is divided between far-right, centrist and left-wing groups.
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