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Élysée Confirms First Ministers in Lecornu’s Cabinet as Bruno Le Maire Takes Defense

The new lineup begins a staged, slimmer reshuffle intended to steady Macron’s leadership after a no-confidence ouster of the previous government.

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Overview

  • The presidency approved the first tranche of appointments and the Élysée’s secretary general Emmanuel Moulin announced the names on the palace steps.
  • Former economy chief Bruno Le Maire was named defense minister in the most notable change confirmed so far.
  • Several senior figures stay on, including Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, Foreign Minister Jean‑Noël Barrot, Culture Minister Rachida Dati, Health Minister Catherine Vautrin, and Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard.
  • Media report the cabinet will be unveiled in two stages with a reduced footprint of roughly 20 to 25 portfolios compared with 35 previously.
  • Macron tasked Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to finalize the government by Sunday evening and to assemble a team positioned for dialogue with left‑wing forces.