French President Emmanuel Macron will name a new Prime Minister within 48 hours, as announced by the Elysee Palace, aiming to quell concerns about impending elections. This follows the resignation of Sébastien Lecornu, who became the third PM to resign under Macron's presidency in less than a year.
In a statement, Lecornu, reflecting on his discussions with parliament leaders, highlighted a mature parliamentary majority reluctant to trigger fresh elections. This contrasts sharply with the political deadlock that has gripped France since the past year's snap elections, where no party secured a majority.
Given the complexity of the political landscape, the incoming Prime Minister will need to navigate through deeply divided political factions and work towards passing crucial budget proposals. Lecornu's previous experience as an armed forces minister added weight to his calls for a leader with no aspirations for the 2027 presidential elections, suggesting that political stability is critical at this juncture.
Compounding the challenges is France's significant national debt, which has surged to €3.4 trillion, compelling the new government to address urgent fiscal reforms. As various political factions remain divided, including calls from radical and far-right parties for new elections, Macron's next move will play a crucial role in shaping France's political future. Now, the question remains: who will assume the reins, and what changes will they bring?
In a statement, Lecornu, reflecting on his discussions with parliament leaders, highlighted a mature parliamentary majority reluctant to trigger fresh elections. This contrasts sharply with the political deadlock that has gripped France since the past year's snap elections, where no party secured a majority.
Given the complexity of the political landscape, the incoming Prime Minister will need to navigate through deeply divided political factions and work towards passing crucial budget proposals. Lecornu's previous experience as an armed forces minister added weight to his calls for a leader with no aspirations for the 2027 presidential elections, suggesting that political stability is critical at this juncture.
Compounding the challenges is France's significant national debt, which has surged to €3.4 trillion, compelling the new government to address urgent fiscal reforms. As various political factions remain divided, including calls from radical and far-right parties for new elections, Macron's next move will play a crucial role in shaping France's political future. Now, the question remains: who will assume the reins, and what changes will they bring?
