Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as France's prime minister shortly after Lecornu resigned. Macron wants Lecornu to form a new government and create a budget to help solve France's political and economic issues.
Key Facts
- French President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister.
- Lecornu resigned just days before being reappointed.
- Macron wants Lecornu to form a government and create a budget quickly.
- France faces economic challenges, including a debt of 3.346 trillion euros.
- Macron lacks a majority in the National Assembly, making it hard to pass policies.
- Lecornu's new government members must agree not to run for president in 2027.
- France's poverty rate hit 15.4% in 2023, its highest on record.
- The political and economic situation in France is causing concern in the European Union.
