France mired in deadlock since president called snap elections which weakened his power and ended in a hung parliament

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

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