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Lecornu Unveils Continuity Cabinet as Le Maire Named Defence Minister

Les Républicains question their role in the lineup, with a no-confidence bid looming after Tuesday’s policy declaration.

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Sebastien Lecornu erklärte seinen Rücktritt
Der französische Premierminister Sébastien Lecornu (39) ist zurückgetreten.
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Overview

  • Élysée named 18 ministers for the first phase of Sébastien Lecornu’s government, keeping most senior posts including Jean-Noël Barrot at foreign affairs, Bruno Retailleau at interior, Gérald Darmanin at justice, Élisabeth Borne at education, and Rachida Dati at culture.
  • Former finance chief Bruno Le Maire returned to government as defence minister, while ex-industry minister Roland Lescure took over the economy and finance portfolio from Éric Lombard.
  • The conservative Républicains signaled discontent over the distribution of portfolios, and party leader Bruno Retailleau convened a crisis meeting to reassess the party’s participation.
  • La France Insoumise plans to file a no-confidence motion following Lecornu’s government declaration on Tuesday, with the Socialist Party threatening to support the effort.
  • France’s fragile minority setup faces an urgent budget test, as Lecornu seeks backing for a savings plan and has pledged not to use Article 49.3, increasing pressure to secure negotiated toleration in parliament.