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Emmanuel Macron has appointed Sébastien Lecornu, a close confidant, as the new Prime Minister of France. This decision comes a day after François Bayrou’s government was ousted in a vote of no confidence.
Mr. Lecornu was among the leading candidates for the position. In a statement, the Elysée Palace announced that he has been tasked with consulting political parties to facilitate the adoption of France’s upcoming budget.
Earlier in the day, Mr. Bayrou visited the President to tender his resignation, paving the way for Mr. Lecornu to become the fifth Prime Minister of Mr. Macron’s second presidential term.
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François Bayrou triggered a vote of confidence in himself after a relatively unproductive nine months in office.
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Should he lose, François Bayrou is anticipated to resign, potentially leaving France in a state of political uncertainty.
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