The new government has become more “right-wing” than the previous one, and conservatives and centrists dominate in its composition.
The composition of the new government headed by Prime Minister Michel Barnier was presented in France. It is reported that the country's Foreign Ministry will be headed by Jean-Noël Barrot, known for his statements in support of Ukraine.
This is reported by the publication France 24.
The report indicates that the new government has become more “right-wing” than the previous one, and conservatives and centrists dominate in its composition.
The first task for the new prime minister will be to present a budget plan for 2025. The prime minister himself, speaking about the financial situation in the country, called it “very serious.” Also, the new head of government will have a detailed task of improving the standard of living in the tap, improving the situation in the field of security and migration control, as well as environmental protection.
Among the key persons who headed the ministries – the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was Jean-Noël Barrot, a centrist. In turn, the Ministry of Internal Affairs will be headed by conservative Bruno Retaillo, who dealt with the migration issue. Sebastien Lecornu, a close associate of Macron, retained his post as Minister of Defense. The Ministry of Finance will be headed by 33-year-old Antoine Armand, who was the head of the parliamentary commission on economic issues. Didier Migault has been appointed Minister of Justice. He is a former Socialist and is currently the only left-of-center politician in the Cabinet.
Recall that earlier it was reported that mass demonstrations took place in France against the political decision of President Emmanuel Macron to appoint Michel Barnier as Prime Minister.
In addition, we previously reported that Zelensky had a telephone conversation with Macron.
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