Within the July election, a left-wing bloc known as the New Common Entrance (NFP) gained essentially the most parliamentary seats of any political bloc, however not sufficient to get an total majority.
Macron argued that the left could be unable to muster sufficient assist to kind a authorities that might not instantly be introduced down in parliament.
He turned as a substitute to Barnier to steer a authorities drawing totally on parliamentary assist from Macron’s allies, from the conservative Republicans (LR) and the centrists teams, whereas relying on a impartial stance from the far proper.
Among the many new faces in key cupboard posts are International Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, a centrist, and conservative Bruno Retailleau on the inside ministry, whose portfolio covers immigration.
Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu, an in depth Macron ally, has saved his job.
