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Macron and Lecornu Unveil Continuity Cabinet as Lescure Takes Finance, Le Maire to Defence

Lacking a majority, the new team confronts censure threats over its austerity plan.

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu risks being toppled by the opposition in a deeply divided parliament
Sébastien Lecornu faced intense criticism from MPs and the public
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Overview

  • President Emmanuel Macron announced 18 initial appointments, keeping several senior ministers in place and tasking Roland Lescure with steering a contentious 2026 budget.
  • Bruno Le Maire shifted from his long tenure in economic policy to the defence ministry, while Jean-Noël Barrot, Bruno Retailleau and Gérald Darmanin retained foreign, interior and justice posts.
  • Opposition parties on the left prepared no-confidence motions as Marine Le Pen’s National Rally pressed for snap legislative elections.
  • Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu vowed not to use Article 49.3 to force the budget through and is courting cross-party support, including a wealth tax proposal aimed at Socialists.
  • Lecornu’s policy speech to the National Assembly on Tuesday opens urgent budget talks after nationwide protests and strikes against planned spending cuts.