No confidence vote
French President Macron names Sebastien Lecornu as new Prime Minister
Paris, France– Amidst political turmoil, French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Sebastien Lecornu, his defence minister and close ally, as the new prime minister, following the resignation of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou after losing a confidence vote. Lecornu, 39, faces significant challenges, including resolving a deepening political crisis and addressing the country’s substantial debt crisis. […]
French government collapses after no-confidence vote
The French government has collapsed after Prime Minister Francois Bayrou lost a confidence vote in parliament, handing President Emmanuel Macron the task of finding a fifth prime minister in less than two years. Bayrou’s government was brought down over its plans to cut about $52 billion to reduce the country’s debt. The prime minister had […]