Macron Unveils New Cabinet: Key Ministerial Appointments Highlighted
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a new cabinet under Prime Minister Michel Barnier. Key appointments include Antoine Armand as Finance Minister, Bruno Retailleau as Interior Minister, Jean-Noel Barrot as Foreign Minister, Benjamin Haddad as Europe Minister, and Sebastien Lecornu who remains Defence Minister.
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French President Emmanuel Macron has introduced a fresh cabinet that will operate under newly appointed Prime Minister Michel Barnier. Key figures in the new cabinet include Antoine Armand as Finance Minister, a political newcomer elected to parliament in 2022, and re-elected in a snap legislative election.
Bruno Retailleau, known for his conservative views, has been appointed as Interior Minister. Retailleau has a reputation for pushing his party to the right on contentious issues like immigration and has called for constitutional changes to cut welfare benefits.
Jean-Noel Barrot has been promoted to Foreign Minister, following his role as junior minister for European affairs. Other notable ministers include Benjamin Haddad as Europe Minister and Sebastien Lecornu, who retains his position as Defence Minister.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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