French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has shaken up Paris politics with a compact new cabinet featuring two heavyweight ex-prime ministers! 🌟 Manuel Valls (overseas territories) and Elisabeth Borne (education) join his 14-member team, blending experience with key reforms for 2025.
Small Team, Big Ambitions
The downsized government retains three ministers from the previous administration, including Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau and Armed Forces Minister Sebastian Lecornu. Four women from ex-PM Michel Barnier’s team also transition to new roles, with Rachida Dati taking Culture and Agnes Pannier-Runacher staying on Environment.
Budget Guru Steps Up
Eric Lombard scored the crucial Economy Minister role to tackle France’s 2025 budget puzzle. Bayrou called the cabinet a “collective of experience” in an X post, vowing to rebuild public trust. 💼
What’s Next?
President Emmanuel Macron appointed Bayrou after December’s no-confidence vote drama. The team’s first big test? A January 3 Council of Ministers meeting. Stay tuned! 🗓️
