After a wait of almost two weeks, Prime Minister Michel Barnier has finally unveiled the composition of his government. A number of influential figures from the Republican Party, such as Bruno Retailleau and Annie Genevard, have joined the cabinet, marking a significant turning point
A fortnight after his appointment to Matignon, Barnier has succeeded in putting together a diversified team, in which the right wing plays an important role. However, members of the President’s camp were also entrusted with strategic positions.
The government comprises 39 ministers, 17 of whom hold full portfolios, 6 ministers delegated to the Prime Minister and 16 ministers delegated or secretaries of state. Here is the full list of appointments announced on September 21.
Ministers
- Didier Migaud: Keeper of the Seals, Minister of Justice
- Catherine Vautrin: Minister for Partnership with the Territories and Decentralization
- Bruno Retailleau: Minister of the Interior
- Anne Genetet: Minister of Education
- Jean-Noël Barrot: Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs
- Rachida Dati: Minister of Culture and Heritage
- Sébastien Lecornu: Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans’ Affairs
- Agnès Pannier-Runacher: Minister for Ecological Transition, Energy, Climate and Risk Prevention
- Antoine Armand: Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industry
- Geneviève Darrieusecq: Minister for Health and Access to Care
- Paul Christophe: Minister for Solidarity, Autonomy and Gender Equality
- Valérie Létard: Minister of Housing and Urban Renewal
- Annie Genevard: Minister for Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry
- Astrid Panosyan-Bouvet: Minister of Labor and Employment
- Gil Avérous : Minister for Sport, Youth and the Voluntary Sector
- Patrick Hetzel: Minister of Higher Education and Research
- Guillaume Kasbarian: Minister for the Civil Service, Simplification and Transformation of Public Action
- François-Noël Buffet : Minister to the Prime Minister, responsible for Overseas France
- Laurent Saint-Martin: Minister to the Prime Minister, responsible for the Budget and Public Accounts
Ministers Delegate
- Benjamin Haddad: Minister to the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, responsible for Europe
- Nathalie Delattre: Relations with Parliament, reporting to the Prime Minister
- Maud Bregeon: Government Spokeswoman
- Marie-Claire Carrère-Gée: Head of Government Coordination
- Françoise Gatel: In charge of Rurality, Trade and Crafts
- François Durovray: Transport
- Fabrice Loher: Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
- Nicolas Daragon: In charge of Everyday Security
- Alexandre Portier: In charge of academic success and vocational training
- Sophie Primas: In charge of Comme
Alexandre Portier: In charge of academic success and vocational education
Sophie Primas: Foreign Trade and French Nationals Abroad
Marc Ferracci: In charge of Industry
Marie-Agnès Poussier-Winsback: In charge of the Social and Solidarity Economy
Marina Ferrari: Tourism Economy
Olga Givernet: In charge of Energy
- Agnès Canayer: Family and Early Childhood
Secretaries of State
Othman Nasrou: In charge of Citizenship and the Fight against Discrimination
Thani Mohamed Soilihi: Francophonie and International Partnerships
Laurence Garnier: In charge of Consumer Affairs
Salima Saa: In charge of Equality between women and men
Clara Chappaz: In charge of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies
This new government brings together a varied team, tasked with tackling the major challenges facing the country.