France's recently appointed Prime Minister leans towards a right-wing cabinet composition

France's youngest ever Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, has formed his new cabinet, retaining many members from the previous government while also adding some new faces. Notably, Attal's former partner, Stéphane Séjourné, has been appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, while Rachida Dati, a former minister under President Sarkozy, will head the Ministry of Culture. The new cabinet reflects a shift towards the right compared to previous ones under President Emmanuel Macron, with Attal being the only member with ties to the Socialist Party. Several ministers from the center-right Republican Party have also been retained, including Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire, and Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu. Rachida Dati's appointment as Minister of Culture raised eyebrows among political insiders, as she had previously criticized Macron's government, calling its members traitors. However, her recruitment is seen as a success for Attal, as Dati is widely admired for her tenacity and popular among the French public. Meanwhile, Stéphane Séjourné, who was in a civil partnership with Attal, has been appointed as Foreign Minister. Séjourné, a key figure in Macron's party, helped establish the LREM party and has served as an advisor to the President. His close relationship with Macron is expected to bring stability to foreign policy decisions. Catherine Vautrin, a former junior minister under President Chirac, has been appointed as the Minister of Health and Labor. Despite her previous opposition to gay marriage, Vautrin has expressed regret and is known for her close ties to former President Nicolas Sarkozy. With the inclusion of Vautrin, Dati, and Darmanin, who are all Sarkozy protégés, it is evident that their presence in the government has not gone unnoticed. It is worth noting that Macron and Sarkozy maintain a cordial relationship and frequently engage in conversations.