Macron Appoints Sébastien Lecornu as New French PM Amidst Budget Crisis and Protests

French President Emmanuel Macron has today appointed Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu as the nation’s new prime minister. The appointment comes in the wake of significant political upheaval, with Lecornu immediately tasked with the critical challenge of securing cross-party agreement on France’s national budget.

Lecornu, 39, steps into the role after the recent fall of his predecessor, François Bayrou, whose government was toppled in a confidence vote on Monday following a failed attempt to push through spending cuts. This marks the fourth prime ministerial change in France in just over a year, highlighting the deep political divisions Macron’s government faces.

A long-time Macron loyalist and architect of France’s recent military buildup, Lecornu now confronts a deeply fractious political landscape. His immediate priorities include navigating the complex budget negotiations and addressing looming mass protests planned for Wednesday by the ‘Block Everything’ movement, which has prompted the deployment of 80,000 police nationwide.

Macron has emphasized that Lecornu’s mission will be guided by the defense of national independence, power, and the pursuit of political and institutional stability for the country’s unity. Lecornu’s previous experience, including managing the ‘yellow vest’ great debate and offering autonomy talks during unrest in Guadeloupe, may prove vital in his efforts to bridge political divides and stabilize France’s government.

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