Overview

• The Élysée published the new Lecornu government on Sunday night, presenting a largely technocratic team led by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
• Notable appointments include Laurent Nuñez as interior minister, Roland Lescure retained at economy, Jean‑Noël Barrot kept at foreign affairs, and Catherine Vautrin moving to defense.
• Ministers are due to take office on Monday without press access, with the first Council of Ministers scheduled for Tuesday.
• Lecornu described the lineup as a mission government dedicated to drafting the 2026 budget by 31 December for presentation to parliament.
• National Rally and France Unbowed pledged censure motions, the Socialists denied any deal to join, and Les Républicains’ leadership ruled out participation, as high debt and rising poverty heighten fiscal pressure.