President Emmanuel Macron has appointed close ally Sébastien Lecornu as the new French prime minister, just one day after a vote of confidence ousted François Bayrou from the position. Lecornu, who served as armed forces minister for three years, is expected to focus on addressing France's public debt, which has reached €3.3 trillion, along with consulting various political parties to adopt the next budget. Bayrou’s government fell due to disagreements on budget cuts, and Lecornu finds himself navigating the complexities of a minority government. Political reactions have been mixed, with centrist allies urging collaboration, while leftist opposition has expressed dissatisfaction with the appointment. Major challenges await as anti-government protests are planned, and credit agencies are set to reassess France's debt rating soon.