François Bayrou announces his government after ten days of negotiations

After several days of discussions, François Bayrou, the new Prime Minister, and Emmanuel Macron have finalized the composition of the government. This team was unveiled on Monday evening, December 23, confirming alliances between centrists, Macronists, and figures from the right.

The presentation, conducted by the Secretary General of the Elysée, Alexis Kohler, includes 14 ministers and 21 delegated ministers, forming a diverse and strategic team. Here is the full composition, detailed in protocol order:

Ministers of State and Ministers

• Elisabeth Borne (Renaissance): Education, Higher Education, and Research.
• Manuel Valls (Independent): Overseas Territories.
• Gérald Darmanin (Les Républicains): Justice Minister.
• Bruno Retailleau (Les Républicains): Interior Minister.
• Catherine Vautrin (Diverse Right): Labor, Health, Solidarity, and Family Affairs.
• Eric Lombard (Independent): Economy, Finance, Industrial and Digital Sovereignty.
• Sébastien Lecornu (Renaissance): Armed Forces.
• Rachida Dati (Diverse Right): Culture.
• François Rebsamen (Independent): Territorial Development and Decentralization.
• Jean-Noël Barrot (MoDem): Europe and Foreign Affairs.
• Agnès Pannier-Runacher (Renaissance): Ecological Transition, Biodiversity, Forests, Seas, and Fisheries.
• Annie Genevard (Les Républicains): Agriculture and Food Sovereignty.
• Laurent Marcangeli (Horizons): Public Service, Administration, and Simplification.
• Marie Barsacq (Independent): Sports, Youth, and Community Life.

Delegated Ministers

• Patrick Mignola (MoDem): Relations with Parliament.
• Aurore Bergé (Renaissance): Gender Equality and Anti-Discrimination.
• Sophie Primas (Nouvelle Energie): Government Spokesperson.
• Philippe Baptiste (Independent): Higher Education and Research.
• François-Noël Buffet (Les Républicains): Interior Affairs.
• Astrid Panosyan-Bouvet (Renaissance): Labor and Employment.
• Yannick Neuder (Les Républicains): Health and Access to Care.
• Charlotte Parmentier-Lecocq (Horizons): Autonomy and Disability.
• Amélie de Montchalin (Renaissance): Public Accounts.
• Marc Ferracci (Renaissance): Industry and Energy.
• Véronique Louwagie (Les Républicains): Commerce and Craftsmanship.
• Clara Chappaz (Independent): Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs.
• Nathalie Delattre (Radical Party): Tourism.
• Patricia Mirallès (Renaissance): Memory and Veterans.
• Valérie Letard (Liot): Housing.
• Philippe Tabarot (Les Républicains): Transport.
• Françoise Gatel (UDI): Rural Affairs.
• Juliette Méadel (Independent): Urban Policy.
• Benjamin Haddad (Renaissance): European Affairs.
• Laurent Saint-Martin (Renaissance): Foreign Trade and Expatriates.
• Thani Mohamed Soilihi (Renaissance): Francophonie and International Partnerships.

A promising and balanced government

This new executive strikes a balance between continuity and openness, relying on experienced figures. However, François Bayrou was unable to attract major left-wing figures, such as Xavier Bertrand or other notable opponents, limiting the political diversity of his team.

Next steps

The Bayrou government must quickly prove its effectiveness, particularly on the planned reforms and priority projects. Expectations are high as this new chapter for the executive begins.