French PM Lecornu Resigns After Record-Short 27 Days

French PM Lecornu Resigns After Record-Short 27 Days
Above: Sebastien Lecornu leaving the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, on July 16, 2024. Image copyright: Telmo Pinto/NurPhoto/Getty Images

The Spin

Opposition narrative

Macron's political gamble has spectacularly backfired, creating unprecedented chaos that is paralyzing France. His reckless snap election strategy fractured Parliament into warring blocs, making governance impossible and forcing five prime ministers to resign in just two years. The president's stubborn refusal to step aside is destroying French democracy.

Pro-government narrative

Political parties are selfishly sabotaging France's stability through partisan posturing instead of governing responsibly. Opposition groups immediately attacked Lecornu's cabinet before giving it a chance, prioritizing their 2027 election ambitions over the nation's urgent budget crisis. These destructive power games are wrecking France's economy and international standing.

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