In a bid to stabilize France’s turbulent political landscape, President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, marking the fourth leadership change in just over a year. Lecornu, who resigned only a month ago, acknowledged the scarcity of candidates for the role and the precarious nature of his position, given the country’s deep political divisions. During a visit to a police station in L’Hay-les-Roses, a Paris suburb, Lecornu emphasized the urgent need for political unity to address France’s mounting economic challenges, including soaring debt and a looming budget crisis. His reappointment is widely viewed as Macron’s final attempt to salvage his second term, which has been marred by a lack of parliamentary majority and internal dissent within his centrist camp. Critics from both the far right and far left have condemned Macron’s decision, arguing that it exacerbates France’s political paralysis. Lecornu has vowed to stay in office only if conditions allow, acknowledging the risk of a no-confidence vote in the fractured National Assembly. As France grapples with economic instability and growing poverty, the political crisis has raised concerns across the European Union, further complicating Macron’s efforts to restore confidence in his leadership.
France’s re-appointed prime minister Lecornu calls for calm amid political chaos
