Politics

French defense minister Lecornu appointed to form new cabinet by Macron

 09.09.2025, 21:43
The choice of Sébastien Lecornu indicates French President Emmanuel Macron's determination to press on with a minority government that stands firmly behind his pro-business economic reform agenda. Photo: PAP/EPA/MOHAMMED BADRA
The choice of Sébastien Lecornu indicates French President Emmanuel Macron's determination to press on with a minority government that stands firmly behind his pro-business economic reform agenda. Photo: PAP/EPA/MOHAMMED BADRA

The appointment defied expectations that Macron might tack towards the left.