Roland Lescure Named New Minister of Economy and Finance in Lecornu Government
Roland Lescure has been appointed Minister of Economy and Finance in the Lecornu government, bringing extensive political and financial expertise to the role amid 2026 budget challenges.
- • Roland Lescure appointed Minister of Economy and Finance on October 5, 2025.
- • He succeeds Éric Lombard and returns to Bercy after leaving in 2024.
- • Lescure has a strong background in economics, finance, and politics, including serving as Deputy Minister for Industry and Energy and vice president of the National Assembly.
- • His key task is to draft a 2026 budget that secures majority support in the National Assembly amid political challenges.
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On October 5, 2025, Roland Lescure was appointed as the Minister of Economy and Finance in the newly formed government under Sébastien Lecornu, replacing Éric Lombard. This appointment marks Lescure's return to Bercy after leaving the position in 2024. A seasoned Franco-Canadian politician, Lescure has a rich background in economics, finance, and politics. He holds degrees from prestigious institutions such as Polytechnique, ENSAE, and the London School of Economics. Throughout his career, he has held significant roles including Deputy Minister for Industry and Energy (2022-2024) and vice president of the National Assembly, representing the first constituency of French citizens abroad.
Lescure is affiliated with the Macronist party since its founding in 2017 and brings extensive ministerial experience. His prior roles included leading the Assembly's Economic Affairs Committee and key involvement in crafting the law Pacte, which involved major privatisation efforts. Known for his economic liberalism, he opposes measures that increase labor costs, and he supports strategic industrial policies for Europe, including protection against large tech firms like GAFAM.
His appointment comes amid a challenging political climate where navigating budget approvals in the National Assembly has been historically difficult. Lescure faces the crucial task of drafting the 2026 budget with broad parliamentary support while avoiding censure. He has demonstrated notable negotiation skills, evident in his successful election as vice-president of the Assembly by bridging various political factions.
Lescure’s pragmatic center-left stance within the Renaissance party and his vocal opposition to far-right ideologies like those of Marine Le Pen underscore his intent to promote economic strategies that counter social polarization. His diverse background also includes significant private sector experience, such as a previous high-profile role with the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec.
His familial legacy includes a politically engaged background, being the grandson of Pierre de Lescure and son of union leader and communist resistance figure — traits contributing to his political outlook. As the new Minister of Economy and Finance, Roland Lescure is expected to leverage his expertise and political acumen to steer France’s economic policies through an uncertain domestic and international landscape.