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President Emmanuel Macron appointed Sébastien Lecornu as France's Prime Minister on Tuesday, a day after François Bayrou was forced to resign following a confidence vote loss in the Assemblée Nationale.

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President Emmanuel Macron appointed Sébastien Lecornu as France's Prime Minister on Tuesday, a day after François Bayrou was forced to resign following a confidence vote loss in the Assemblée Nationale.

François Bayrou <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/french-pm-bayrou-ousted-in-historic-noconfidence-vote-2">suffered defeat in Monday's confidence vote</a> by a 364 to 194 margin with 35 abstentions, having only been appointed by Macron nine months prior.

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François Bayrou suffered defeat in Monday's confidence vote by a 364 to 194 margin with 35 abstentions, having only been appointed by Macron nine months prior.

Lecornu, 39, had been serving as defense minister since Macron's re-election in 2022 and has been part of every government since 2017, previously belonging to the conservative Les Républicains party.</span

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Lecornu, 39, had been serving as defense minister since Macron's re-election in 2022 and has been part of every government since 2017, previously belonging to the conservative Les Républicains party.

Macron tasked Lecornu with consulting political parties represented in Parliament to adopt a budget, after his predecessor was removed from government after <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/france-proposes-cutting-holidays-slashing-spending-to-tackle-debt">proposing 44 billion euros in cuts</a> to the public finances.

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Macron tasked Lecornu with consulting political parties represented in Parliament to adopt a budget, after his predecessor was removed from government after proposing 44 billion euros in cuts to the public finances.

Lecornu becomes the fifth prime minister appointed by Macron is less than two years.

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Lecornu becomes the fifth prime minister appointed by Macron is less than two years.

France faces the "Block Everything" protest movement holding action on Wednesday as well as trade unions urging workers to strike on Sept. 18. This year, France's debt is estimated at over 3.3 trillion euros, or 116.2% of gross domestic product (GDP).

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France faces the "Block Everything" protest movement holding action on Wednesday as well as trade unions urging workers to strike on Sept. 18. This year, France's debt is estimated at over 3.3 trillion euros, or 116.2% of gross domestic product (GDP).

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François Bayrou suffered a crushing defeat in Monday's confidence vote with 364 MPs voting against him and only 194 supporting him, along with 35 abstentions, after he called the vote to end a budget standoff.</span

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François Bayrou suffered a crushing defeat in Monday's confidence vote with 364 MPs voting against him and only 194 supporting him, along with 35 abstentions, after he called the vote to end a budget standoff.

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Macron tasked Lecornu with consulting political parties represented in Parliament to adopt a budget for the nation and build agreements essential for upcoming decisions before proposing a new government.</span

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Macron tasked Lecornu with consulting political parties represented in Parliament to adopt a budget for the nation and build agreements essential for upcoming decisions before proposing a new government.

Lecornu becomes the seventh prime minister under Macron since his 2017 election and the fifth since 2022, with the official handover ceremony scheduled for Wednesday at noon at the prime minister's office.</span

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Lecornu becomes the seventh prime minister under Macron since his 2017 election and the fifth since 2022, with the official handover ceremony scheduled for Wednesday at noon at the prime minister's office.

France faces social tensions with a "Block Everything" protest movement holding action on Wednesday and trade unions urging workers to strike on September 18, while borrowing costs surged higher than Italy's.</span

France faces social tensions with a "Block Everything" protest movement holding action on Wednesday and trade unions urging workers to strike on September 18, while borrowing costs surged higher than Italy's.

The appointment follows constitutional procedures after Bayrou's government lost confidence, with Lecornu bringing extensive ministerial experience and defense expertise during critical times. His background includes successfully managing overseas territories, organizing national debates, and architecting military buildup through 2030 in response to global security challenges. The new prime minister's mandate focuses on defending independence, serving French citizens and ensuring political stability for national unity.

The appointment follows constitutional procedures after Bayrou's government lost confidence, with Lecornu bringing extensive ministerial experience and defense expertise during critical times. His background includes successfully managing overseas territories, organizing national debates, and architecting military buildup through 2030 in response to global security challenges. The new prime minister's mandate focuses on defending independence, serving French citizens and ensuring political stability for national unity.

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Macron's choice of Lecornu as PM is smart - at 39, he brings energy and proven cross-party skills. His ability to work with both right and left could break the deadlock that toppled Bayrou. While critics slam it as more of the same, Lecornu's track record suggests he can build the consensus France desperately needs to pass a budget and restore stability.

Macron's choice of Lecornu as PM is smart - at 39, he brings energy and proven cross-party skills. His ability to work with both right and left could break the deadlock that toppled Bayrou. While critics slam it as more of the same, Lecornu's track record suggests he can build the consensus France desperately needs to pass a budget and restore stability.

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Macron's appointment of Lecornu as PM is a tone-deaf insult to France's anger. Choosing another inner-circle loyalist on the eve of mass protests shows complete disconnect from reality. The president seems to be the only one not to understand that France needs real change, not another puppet to unsuccessfully push for another austerity agenda.

Macron's appointment of Lecornu as PM is a tone-deaf insult to France's anger. Choosing another inner-circle loyalist on the eve of mass protests shows complete disconnect from reality. The president seems to be the only one not to understand that France needs real change, not another puppet to unsuccessfully push for another austerity agenda.

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