Macron’s ‘new’ prime minister
Emmanuel Macron reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, deepening France’s political instability as critics accuse him of hanging on to power. | Today’s Political Cartoon.
Emmanuel Macron’s decision to reappoint Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister on Friday evening after his resignation last Monday intensifies France’s political turmoil.
Macron’s critics see it as a symbol of his reluctance to share power amid a divided parliament.
With a looming budget crisis and record-low approval, the French president faces growing anger and a crisis of credibility.
GOING FURTHER
Macron reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as French prime minister | THE GUARDIAN
Macron reappoints Lecornu as French PM after days of turmoil | BBC NEWS
'I accept out of duty': Macron asks outgoing PM Lecornu to try again to form government | FRANCE 24
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