Overview

• President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sébastien Lecornu, who announced a 34-member team that blends technocrats with party figures and keeps many key ministers in place.
• Laurent Nunez was named interior minister, Catherine Vautrin moved to defence, Roland Lescure stayed at finance, Jean‑Noël Barrot remained foreign minister, and Gérald Darmanin kept justice.
• Les Républicains said they will not take part in the government, signaling only limited cooperation, as the Socialists withheld support and could prove decisive.
• La France insoumise and the National Rally said they will file no-confidence motions starting Oct 13, setting up an early test for the cabinet in the National Assembly.
• The presidency set Oct 15 as the date to have a 2026 draft budget ready to meet the 70‑day review window, with Lecornu warning he would resign if he cannot secure a workable majority under EU deficit pressure and high debt.