President Emmanuel Macron announced a new French government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, leaning more towards the right. This move came after left-wing alliance’s win in the parliamentary elections, which did not secure a majority in the Assemblée Nationale.
Facing a potential no-confidence vote, Prime Minister Barnier chose a cabinet aimed at winning support in parliament. Despite opposition from the left, Macron believed a right-leaning government would be more stable. The cabinet includes figures from Macron’s allies, conservative Les Républicains, and centrists.
Key appointments include centrist Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and conservative Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau. Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu, a Macron ally, retained his position. The task of presenting a budget plan falls to new finance minister Antoine Armand.
The announcement sparked protests in Paris and Marseille from left-leaning individuals who feel the government does not align with the election results.