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France is on the brink of announcing its new government, expected by Sunday, following a series of complicated negotiations. Premier Michel Barnier, a conservative former EU Commissioner, has presented a cabinet list to President Emmanuel Macron. Key appointments include Jean-Noël Barrot as Foreign Minister and Sébastien Lecornu maintaining his role as Defense Minister. Bruno Retailleau will take over as Interior Minister, succeeding Gérald Darmanin, who failed to secure the Foreign Minister p..

A fierce debate over potential tax increases has erupted in France even before the new government is appointed. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin declared it 'impossible' for the current administration to support a government that raises taxes. He emphasized that participation in any government requires clarity on its intentions. Darmanin also announced his decision to not continue in the government, instead focusing on his role as a National Assembly member. This decision came amid speculation..