French President Emmanuel Macron shook up the political scene on Tuesday by appointing 39-year-old Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu as France's new prime minister. 🎉 Lecornu, a longtime ally of Macron, now faces his toughest mission yet: uniting a divided parliament.
Over the past three years, Lecornu built a reputation for bold decisions and steady leadership at the defense ministry. Now, his main task is to consult with parties across the political spectrum to "build the necessary agreements for decisions in the coming months." 🤝
Leading politicians quickly weighed in. Gabriel Attal, head of the Together for the Republic coalition, praised the move as serving "the public interest," while former PM Edouard Philippe pointed out Lecornu's negotiation skills. On the flip side, opposition voices like Marine Le Pen slashed the decision as Macron's "last card," and Mathilde Panot of La France Insoumise called it a "provocation" just before a planned "Block Everything" protest. 📢
The protest, organized by grassroots activists, is set for Wednesday to push back against the outgoing PM's budget cuts. Lecornu will officially take over at noon on Wednesday at Matignon, ready to face demonstrations and intense party talks right from day one. 🔥
As France's new PM, Lecornu will step into a whirl of political debates and public protests. Can he build bridges and steer the country forward? Stay tuned! 👀
Reference(s):
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