Heads up! On Tuesday evening, French President Emmanuel Macron named Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu as the country's new prime minister 🎉. Lecornu, just 39, has been holding down the fort as defense minister for over three years and is seen as one of Macron's tightest allies.
His main mission? Chatting with all political parties to build the deals France needs in the coming months. Think of it like assembling the ultimate playlist for a big party—everyone's gotta be on the same vibe 🎶.
On social media, Lecornu thanked Macron for the trust and gave a shout-out to outgoing Prime Minister Francois Bayrou for his 'courage' in standing by his beliefs. Respect 🙌.
Backers like Gabriel Attal, who leads a key coalition in the National Assembly, and former PM Edouard Philippe have already given Lecornu a thumbs-up. They say he's got the chops to negotiate and get things done.
But not everyone's tuning in happily. Marine Le Pen from National Rally called it Macron's 'last card,' while Mathilde Panot of La France Insoumise slammed it as a 'provocation' just before the grassroots 'Block Everything' movement gears up for a nationwide protest against Bayrou's budget plan.
The drama all kicked off after Bayrou and his team lost a confidence vote in parliament over public spending cuts. Bayrou resigned on Tuesday, and the baton pass to Lecornu is set for Wednesday noon at Matignon, the prime minister's office.
Why it matters: With inflation, job concerns, and environmental goals on everyone's radar, many eyes are on Lecornu to see if he can bridge divides and steer France through these choppy waters ⛵.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
