French President Emmanuel Macron has rolled out a reshuffled government in a high-stakes bid to stabilize the country’s deepening political turmoil. The new lineup, announced Sunday after days of tense negotiations, mixes familiar faces and fresh appointees—but critics are already questioning whether it can survive.
Deadlines & Drama
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, reappointed after his first cabinet collapsed in just 24 hours, now faces a race against time. His team must present a 2026 austerity budget by Tuesday, kicking off a 70-day parliamentary review. But with a fractured legislature and fierce opposition from both left and far-right parties, passing the plan won’t be easy. 💥
Key Players & Controversies
🇫🇷 Jean-Noel Barrot stays as foreign minister.
🛡️ Catherine Vautrin moves from labor to defense.
💶 Roland Lescure, a Macron ally, takes the economy portfolio.
⚖️ Gerald Darmanin remains justice minister despite backlash over his hardline policies.
🎭 Rachida Dati keeps her culture role despite an upcoming corruption trial.
Opposition on the Attack
The far-right National Rally—parliament’s largest party—has vowed to topple the government, while left-wing groups demand a rollback of Macron’s pension reforms. Even centrist allies like the Republicans say they’ll cooperate only “bill by bill.”
Macron, grappling with his worst crisis since 2017, has stayed silent publicly. He’s set to travel to Egypt Monday to support Gaza ceasefire talks, potentially delaying the budget rollout further. Will this new team unite France—or become Macron’s third strike? 🤔
