EShe was expected. The composition of François Bayrou's government, repeatedly postponed in recent days, was announced at the end of the day this Monday, December 23, by the secretary general of the Élysée Alexis Kohler. Decreed a day of national mourning by President Emmanuel Macron for the Mayotte archipelago devastated by Cyclone Chido, Monday was nevertheless a delicate day to announce a government but François Bayrou had promised to return his copy “before Christmas” on Wednesday. It's done, with a government base ultimately quite close to that of Michel Barnier.
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Élisabeth Borne, Minister of National Education
The name of former Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne had been circulating for several days. The Calvados MP inherits National Education and succeeds Anne Genetet. Its portfolio also includes Higher Education and Research.
Manuel Valls, Minister of Overseas Territories
Former Prime Minister Manuel Valls joins the government. The former socialist Prime Minister who joined the macronie becomes Minister of State and inherits the Ministry of Overseas Territories.
Gérald Darmanin, Minister of Justice
Gérald Darmanin, who had publicly applied for the Quai d'Orsay, became Minister of State and took over the Ministry of Justice, previously in the hands of the socialist Didier Migaud. It was Xavier Bertrand who was to inherit this portfolio, which he saw disappear due to opposition from the National Rally. “Despite his new proposals, I refuse to participate in a government of France formed with the approval of Marine Le Pen,” he declared in a press release.
Bruno Retailleau, Minister of the Interior
Bruno Retailleau keeps his portfolio at the Interior. Its renewal at Place Beauvau is not a surprise. The resigning minister had indicated that he wanted to continue in his role, while François Bayrou had already indicated that he wanted to keep him on his team.
Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs
Jean-Noël Barrot remains Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
Sébastien Lecornu, Minister of the Armed Forces
Outgoing minister Sébastien Lecornu, loyal to Emmanuel Macron, keeps his Ministry of the Armed Forces.
Éric Lombard, Minister of Economy, Finance and Industry
Éric Lombard, general director of the Caisse des Dépôts et des Consignations, is appointed to the Ministry of the Economy and Finance, and replaces Antoine Armand.
This portfolio was coveted by the boss of LR deputies Laurent Wauquiez, who gave up joining the team, failing to obtain Bercy.
François Rebsamen, Minister of Regional Planning and Decentralization
Former socialist minister François Rebsamen becomes minister of partnership with the territories and decentralization.
Catherine Vautrin, Minister of Health and Labor
Former minister Catherine Vautrin takes over from Astrid Panosyan-Bouvet and arrives at the Ministry of Labor. His ministry also includes Health.
Rachida Dati, Minister of Culture
Rachida Dati also retains her Culture portfolio.
Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Minister of Ecological Transition
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Agnès Pannier-Runacher also keeps her portfolio.
Annie Genevard, Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty
Annie Genevard also remains in the government and inherits the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty.
