In a significant reshuffle, President Emmanuel Macron has appointed his close ally, Sébastien Lecornu, as the new Prime Minister of France. This decision comes just 24 hours after François Bayrou was ousted from the role following a vote of confidence.
Lecornu's appointment has been widely anticipated, and the Elysée Palace announced that he will be responsible for consulting with different political parties to tackle the adoption of France's upcoming budget.
Prior to this new role, Lecornu served as the Minister of Armed Forces for three years. His predecessor, Bayrou, tendered his resignation during a meeting with Macron earlier, paving the way for Lecornu's promotion as the fifth Prime Minister of Macron's current presidential term.
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