France on Sunday announced a new Cabinet, largely composed of returning ministers, as the country continues to grapple with political instability. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, after facing mounting pressure and weeks of nationwide protests over proposed public spending cuts, has partially finalised his ministerial team. He has reappointed several Les Républicains (LR) ministers, retained Macronists and recalled Bruno Le Maire and Éric Woerth to the Cabinet. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau and Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, will return from the last government.

Emmanuel Moulin, Secretary General of the Élysee Palace announced an initial salvo of 18 ministers on Sunday evening. A few more are expected to be appointed after prime minister’s general policy speech (DPG) on Tuesday a

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