Macron re-appoints Sebastien Lecornu as French prime minister just days after resigning
Macron appoints new PM in France. It’s the same person who resigned only days ago
- French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after Lecornu had resigned amid government infighting.
- Lecornu's reappointment follows intense negotiations and is seen as Macron's final attempt to revitalise his second term, which is hampered by a lack of parliamentary majority.
- France is currently grappling with severe economic challenges, including a public debt of 3.346 trillion euros (114 per cent of GDP) and a record poverty rate of 15.4 per cent in 2023.
- Lecornu's mandate includes forming a new government, producing a national budget by the end of the year, and addressing the daily concerns of French citizens.
- The ongoing political deadlock originated from Macron's decision in June 2024 to dissolve the National Assembly, resulting in a hung parliament and governmental instability.