Hola, amigos! 🎉 The new French PM Sebastien Lecornu just dropped his first cabinet picks, offering a fresh start for the government.
In a bold swap, Bruno Le Maire – economy minister from 2017 to 2024 – takes on the defense role 🎯. On the financial front, Roland Lescure steps in as economy minister, with a tight budget plan for next year on his plate.
Some faces remain the same: Jean-Noel Barrot keeps foreign affairs ✈️, Bruno Retailleau stays as interior minister, Gerald Darmanin remains in justice, and culture champ Rachida Dati holds her spot. In total, 18 names were revealed: 16 ministers plus 2 delegates.
The first cabinet meeting kicks off this Monday afternoon at the Elysee Palace, where President Macron and PM Lecornu will set the agenda 🤝.
Not everyone is impressed: Jordan Bardella, leader of the National Rally, slammed the lineup on social media as "just continuity" of the old government.
A quick rewind: Former PM Francois Bayrou was ousted after a confidence vote over his budget on September 8. Macron then tapped Lecornu – his defense chief – as prime minister the next day.
With this lineup, Lecornu's government is officially in motion – stay tuned for more updates and twists ahead! 🚀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
