Ten members of Michel Barnier's former government, not reappointed to the team formed by François Bayrou, are returning to their seats as MPs this Friday, January 24. They include Anne Genetet (National Education), Antoine Armand (Economy) and Geneviève Darrieussecq (Health). Their return also marks the end of the mission of their deputies, who had been sitting on their behalf since they entered the government. This move follows the provisions of Article LO153 of the electoral code. Some, such as Maud Bregeon, former government spokesperson, had already returned to their seats earlier in January, her portfolio being directly attached to Matignon.
Six MPs appointed ministers replaced by their alternates
Meanwhile, six members of parliament have joined François Bayrou's new government, including Elisabeth Borne (National Education) and Gérald Darmanin (Justice). They will be replaced in the National Assembly by their alternates, who will take their seats in the Palais Bourbon this Friday. These changes also necessitate adjustments to parliamentary roles: Laurent Marcangeli, now Minister of Public Action, is stepping down as president of the Horizons group, while Yannick Neuder, now Minister of Health, is relinquishing his position as general rapporteur of the Social Affairs Committee.
An impact on the political balance in the Assembly
These returns and departures illustrate the repercussions of the government restructuring on parliamentary dynamics. The Horizons group, for example, is preparing to elect a new president at its meeting on 21 January, with Agnès Firmin Le Bodo and Paul Christophe among the candidates. Furthermore, these movements could redraw certain legislative priorities, particularly within the committees where changes in rapporteurs will influence the examination of key issues, such as the financing of Social Security.
These adjustments demonstrate how the cabinet reshuffle affects the Assembly, both politically and in terms of the organisation of legislative work.
