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Macron unveils new French government after marathon talks

AFP , Sunday 12 Oct 2025

France's President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a new government late on Sunday, after marathon talks to cobble together a cabinet and prevent the country from slipping deeper into a political crisis.

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French President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he speaks with Luxembourg Prime Minister at the Senningen Castle in Luxembourg. AFP

 

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The new cabinet headed by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, Jean-Noel Barrot remained as foreign minister, while outgoing labour minister Catherine Vautrin took on the defence portfolio, according to a lineup published by the presidency.

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