The cabinet announced by President Macron, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, was formed 11 weeks after the snap parliamentary elections and French officials struggled to create a new government. AFP reported on September 22, citing informed sources, that the process of appointing 39 cabinet positions was at times tense between Macron and Barnier.
The new French government is believed to hold right-wing positions. This has angered officials and members of the left wing, which led in the parliamentary elections. Left-wing politicians have declared they will challenge the new cabinet with a vote of no confidence. If enough votes are received, Barnier's cabinet will be dissolved.
French President Emmanuel Macron
In the July elections, the left-wing coalition known as the New Popular Front (NFP) won the most seats in parliament but not enough to secure a majority. President Macron argued that the left would not be able to rally enough support to form a government that would not be immediately overthrown. Therefore, he sought support from allies, centrist and center-right groups.
Many people took to the streets in France on September 21st to protest the new government, arguing that the cabinet members did not reflect the results of the parliamentary elections. No one from the NFP coalition was included in Barnier's cabinet.
The first major task for Prime Minister Barnier's government is to submit the 2025 budget plan to address France's financial situation, which Barnier described as "very serious".
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