Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron reshuffled his Cabinet, as expected after his ruling coalition lost its majority in the French parliament.

Macron appointed Jean-Christophe Combe, the director of the French Red Cross, as the next minister for solidarity and the disabled, replacing Damien Abad, under investigation for a sexual scandal. Abad has denied any improper conduct.

While the foreign, finance, and defense portfolios stayed untouched, Macron reshuffled several other vital positions.

Macron appointed Laurence Boone, the top economist of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), as the next minister for Europe to replace Clement Beaune, a major Brexit negotiator, who is now the minister for transport.

Christophe Bechu, the mayor of the city of Angers, was appointed environment minister in place of Amelie de Montchalin, a Macron supporter who lost her seat in the parliamentary elections on June 19.

The health and environment ministries also lost their seats and were subsequently replaced.

While Macron's coalition won the most seats in legislative elections, it lost its majority and must now form partnerships to pass legislation.

Political commentators viewed the election results as a significant loss for Macron, who had handily won a second term as president in May by defeating far-right leader Marine Le Pen.