Ministers Ministers are appointed by the President of the Republic on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. Meet the four ministers of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Jean-Noël Barrot Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Benjamin Haddad Minister Delegate for Europe Éléonore Caroit Minister Delegate to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, responsible for Francophonie, International Partnerships, and French Citizens Abroad Nicolas Forissier Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs