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New French government appointed

Oct 06, 2025

Paris [France], October 6: French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu unveiled key members of his new government on Sunday.
Former Industry Minister Roland Lescure will take over from Eric Lombard as finance and economy minister.
Many ministers from Macron's centrist camp kept their posts, including Education Minister Elisabeth Borne and Overseas Territory Minister Manuel Valls - both former prime ministers themselves. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin and Budget Minister Amelie de Montchalin all stayed in post as well.
Source: Emirates News Agency

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What GeM Did for Government Buying, Shrevit Wants to Do for Private Enterprise Procurement

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