Sebastien Lecornu appointed as France’s new Prime Minister

Paris,French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu as the country’s new Prime Minister, following the collapse of the previous government.

Lecornu, a close ally of Macron, becomes France’s fifth Prime Minister in less than two years, reflecting ongoing political instability in the country.

The appointment comes just a day after former Prime Minister François Bayrou failed to secure a vote of confidence in the National Assembly, forcing him to step down.

Lecornu, 39, has served in various ministerial roles, including as Minister for Overseas Territories and Minister of Defence, and is seen as a pragmatic politician with strong ties to Macron’s centrist alliance.

Political analysts say his appointment signals Macron’s attempt to restore authority and maintain control amid mounting pressure from both left-wing and far-right opposition blocs.