On October 5, the French Presidential Palace announced the first list of members for the new government, with several key ministers retaining their positions while the Defense Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance were replaced. The remaining members of the new government will be announced in the coming days.

The Secretary-General of the French Presidential Palace announced that evening that, based on the recommendation of the new Prime Minister, President Macron appointed 18 government members, including 16 ministers and 2 ministerial representatives.

According to the appointments, several important ministerial positions were retained, including the Minister of the Interior, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Justice, Minister of Education, and Minister of Culture.

Additionally, Bruno Le Maire was appointed as Defense Minister, replacing the former minister who had been promoted to Prime Minister; Roland Lescure was appointed as Minister of Economy and Finance, and Eric Woerth was appointed as Minister of Territorial Development and Decentralization.

According to French media reports, the new Prime Minister will present the new government’s general policy to the National Assembly and Senate next week, after which the remaining ministerial representative appointments will be announced. President Macron is scheduled to hold the first new cabinet meeting on October 6.

Following the announcement of the first list of new government members, leaders from both the far-right National Rally party and the far-left “France Unbowed” party criticized the new government members on social media, stating that they merely represented a “continuation” of the previous government without substantial changes.

On September 8, the former Prime Minister was forced to resign after failing to pass a confidence vote in the National Assembly due to controversy and opposition surrounding the proposed 2026 austerity budget draft. The budget proposal was subsequently shelved. The former Defense Minister was appointed as the new Prime Minister the following day.

French Presidential Palace

The French Presidential Palace, known as the Palais de l’Élysée, is the official residence and workplace of the President of France. Located in Paris, it was originally built in the early 18th century as a private mansion. It became the official presidential residence in 1848.

National Assembly

The National Assembly is the legislative body of the Republic of Korea, located in Seoul. It was first established in 1948 following the inauguration of the South Korean government and the adoption of its first constitution. The Assembly is responsible for passing laws, approving the national budget, and overseeing the executive branch.

Senate

The Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, established by the Constitution in 1789. It provides equal representation with two senators for each state and has unique powers, including confirming presidential appointments and ratifying treaties.

National Rally party

The National Rally is a French nationalist and right-wing populist political party, founded in 1972 as the National Front by Jean-Marie Le Pen. Historically known for its anti-immigration and Eurosceptic platform, the party was rebranded under Marine Le Pen’s leadership in 2018 to soften its image and distance itself from its more extreme origins. It is one of the major political forces in France, frequently performing strongly in presidential and legislative elections.

France Unbowed

“France Unboud” is not a place or cultural site, but a major left-wing political party in France. It was founded in 2016 by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, and its platform advocates for social justice, environmentalism, and a renegotiation of France’s role in the European Union. The party has become a significant force in French politics, known for its energetic grassroots campaigns.