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Macron Reshuffles Cabinet to Bolster Influence Before 2027

2/17/2026

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French President Emmanuel Macron is reshuffling personnel to secure influence ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The plan places loyalists in key roles, including a new top auditor and ambassadors across more than 60 embassies.
The reshuffle is aimed at insulating French institutions from potential far-right policies.
Critics, including the National Rally led by Marine Le Pen, have denounced the moves as illiberal and destabilizing EU and NATO commitments.

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French President Emmanuel Macron is reshuffling personnel to secure influence ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The plan places loyalists in key roles, including a new top auditor and ambassadors across more than 60 embassies.
The reshuffle is aimed at insulating French institutions from potential far-right policies.
Critics, including the National Rally led by Marine Le Pen, have denounced the moves as illiberal and destabilizing EU and NATO commitments.