French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu Unveils New 34-Member Cabinet
Paris, The Gulf Observer: French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Sunday evening announced the composition of his new government, comprising 34 ministers, according to a statement from the Presidency and media reports.
The new cabinet features several key appointments, including Laurent Nunez as Minister of the Interior, Jean-Pierre Farandou as Minister of Labor, Monique Barbut as Minister of Ecological Transition, Edouard Geffray as Minister of National Education, and Catherine Vautrin as Minister of Defense.
Roland Lescure was reappointed as Minister of Finance, ensuring continuity in France’s economic leadership. Jean-Noel Barrot remains in his position as Minister of Foreign Affairs, while Gérald Darmanin retained his post as Minister of Justice.
Lecornu presented his proposed lineup to President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting at the Élysée Palace earlier in the evening. According to local media, the prime minister sought to build “a mix of civil society figures with experience and young parliamentarians” in what he described as the second edition of his government.
The reshuffle comes amid ongoing political tensions and efforts to stabilise the government following Lecornu’s resignation on Monday — less than a month after his initial appointment and just a day after unveiling part of his first cabinet. He was reappointed as prime minister on Friday, reaffirming President Macron’s confidence in his leadership as France navigates a challenging domestic and international landscape.
