Afghanistan, Sept. 10 -- French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister after Francois Bayrou's resignation, tasking him with stabilising politics and securing consensus on the 2026 budget.
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Sebastien Lecornu, the country's former defence minister, as France's new prime minister after the resignation of Francois Bayrou.
Bayrou was forced to step down following a failed confidence vote in parliament, a setback that further exposed France's deepening political divisions. His departure prompted Macron to act swiftly in naming a successor.
In a statement released by the Elysee Palace, Macron instructed Lecornu to consult with all parliamentary parties before formin...