French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has just rolled out his brand-new government lineup, and it’s bringing some familiar faces back into the spotlight! In a move that’s sure to shake things up, Bayrou has appointed two former prime ministers, Manuel Valls and Elisabeth Borne, to his cabinet.
The new government is sleek, downsized to 14 full ministries. Manuel Valls will take the reins as the Minister of Overseas Territories , while Elisabeth Borne steps into the role of Minister of National Education, Higher Education and Research .
Not all changes, though! Three key ministers from Michel Barnier’s administration are sticking around: Bruno Retailleau remains as Interior Minister, Sebastian Lecornu continues as Minister of Armed Forces, and Jean-Noel Barrot holds the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs .
Bayrou is also championing gender diversity by bringing four talented women from Barnier’s team into his cabinet. Rachida Dati will oversee Culture , Catherine Vautrin takes on Work, Health, Solidarities, and Families , Agnes Pannier-Runacher is set for Ecological Transition , and Annie Genevard steps in as Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty .
Looking ahead to the 2025 budget, Eric Lombard has been chosen as the new Minister of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty . Bayrou shared his excitement about the new cabinet on his X account, describing it as “a collective of experience to reconcile and renew trust with all French people” .
Appointed by President Emmanuel Macron on December 13 following Barnier’s ouster on December 4, Bayrou’s first Council of Ministers meeting is slated for January 3, 2025. Stay tuned as France gears up for a fresh start under this dynamic new administration!
In a move that’s sure to shake things up, Bayrou has appointed two former prime ministers, Manuel Valls and Elisabeth Borne, to his cabinet.
, while Elisabeth Borne steps into the role of Minister of National Education, Higher Education and Research 
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, Catherine Vautrin takes on Work, Health, Solidarities, and Families 
, Agnes Pannier-Runacher is set for Ecological Transition 
, and Annie Genevard steps in as Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty 
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. Bayrou shared his excitement about the new cabinet on his X account, describing it as “a collective of experience to reconcile and renew trust with all French people” 
