President Emmanuel Macron of France named the choices less than three weeks after the previous government collapsed. He had already picked François Bayrou as prime minister.

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed a new finance minister, veteran financial professional Eric Lombard, as part of a new cabinet whose mission is to somehow navigate the nation’s seemingly intractable political turmoil.

President Emmanuel Macron appointed Eric Lombard as France’s finance minister, tapping an experienced finance professional with ties to the left as part of a new cabinet announced on Monday.Most Read

Marine Le Pen on Tuesday predicted that the new French government would swiftly fall and that France would choose “a new path at worse within months”, suggesting Emmanuel Macron’s days are numbered.

The appointments reflect Macron’s effort to form a 'heavyweight' government capable of navigating the crisis and ensuring stability.

French President Emmanuel Macron has formed a new government led by Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, after the collapse of the previous Cabinet. The new lineup consists of 35 ministers, including prominent figures such as Elisabeth Borne,