French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday evening reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister—just four days after accepting his unexpected resignation. The swift move aims to steady a government shaken by recent upheaval.
According to an Elysee Palace statement, Lecornu has been tasked with forming a new cabinet and charting a clear path forward. Public frustration has grown as a series of political wrangles played out in the media, denting France’s global image.
After the reappointment, Lecornu emphasized the crisis 'must come to an end' and pledged to secure a national budget by year-end. France’s public debt hovers near 110% of GDP, and EU rules call for balanced finances—adding pressure to finalize spending plans before 2024.
Lecornu had tendered his resignation on Monday—less than a month into his premiership and just one day after revealing part of his cabinet lineup—saying the conditions were no longer in place for him to continue. Now, he returns with a mandate to restore stability and deliver results ahead of key European deadlines.
Reference(s):
Macron reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as France's prime minister
cgtn.com
