This Monday, December 23, the Secretary General of the Elysée, Alexis Kohler, announced the composition of François Bayrou's government. Some of Michel Barnier's ministers were reappointed.
After a very long week of consultations, the composition of François Bayrou's government was revealed this Monday, December 23. Among them, we find old faces from the Barnier era. Starting first with Bruno Retailleau.
Indeed, the minister was reappointed to his post by François Bayrou. Bruno Retailleau had appeared in the government of Michel Barnier. He embodies a right attached to traditional values while positioning himself as a key player in the political debate.
Known for his conservative positions on societal issues, such as family and secularism, Bruno Retailleau makes immigration one of his priorities.
In addition to Bruno Retailleau, Rachida Dati was reappointed to the Ministry of Culture. In place since January 2024 under the government of Elisabeth Borne, Rachida Dati has once again been retained in her position as Minister of Culture. Nemesis of Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of the 7th arrondissement of Paris still aims to run for Paris in 2026.
“The renewed confidence of Emmanuel Macron and that of our Prime Minister François Bayrou honor me. Proud to continue my mission at the Ministry of Culture to promote access to Culture everywhere and for everyone,” wrote Rachida Dati on X.
“With cultural actors and all communities, we will continue to act for heritage, creation, the defense of the French cultural exception and for the Europe of culture and media,” she said. added.
Loyal support for Emmanuel Macron
We also find Sébastien Lecornu. This loyal support of Emmanuel Macron was renewed at the Ministry of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs. Once considered Prime Minister, he enjoys good popularity among the military, which may explain his retention in government.
Among the other reappointed ministers, we also note the presence of Jean-Noël Barrot in the government of François Bayrou. A member of the Prime Minister's party, he was retained in his post as Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
Same observation for Annie Genevard, Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry during the government of Michel Barnier, was reappointed to her post. “Very happy to continue my mission at the head of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty. I thank the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister for their trust,” she reacted on X.
“The same objectives will continue to guide my action in the service of farmers so that they can live with dignity from their profession: simplifying the daily lives of our farmers, supporting our sectors and securing our food sovereignty,” she continued.
Finally, the Macronist, Agnès Pannier-Runacher, was also reappointed to the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Energy. On
