Macron names ally Sébastien Lecornu as new French PM
Summary
President Emmanuel Macron of France has appointed Sébastien Lecornu as the new prime minister. This change happened after the National Assembly voted out the previous prime minister, François Bayrou. Lecornu's main task will be to work with political parties to create a new budget.Key Facts
- Sébastien Lecornu was appointed as France's new prime minister.
- He previously served as the armed forces minister for three years.
- François Bayrou resigned after a vote of no confidence in his government.
- The National Assembly voted 364 to 194 to remove Bayrou.
- France's public debt is €3.3 trillion, which is 114% of its GDP.
- Bayrou proposed €44 billion in budget cuts, which lacked support.
- Lecornu will need to consult with political parties about the new budget.
- This is the fifth prime minister during Macron's second term.
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