In a move that has left many scratching their heads, French President Emmanuel Macron has brought back Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister just four days after he stepped down, plunging the nation into a week of political chaos. But here's where it gets controversial: Lecornu himself declared only two days ago that he wasn't 'chasing the job' and considered his 'mission over.' So, what changed? And this is the part most people miss: Macron's decision comes after a high-stakes meeting with major party leaders at the Élysée Palace—excluding the far-right and far-left—leaving many to wonder about the president's strategy in this deeply divided political landscape.
Macron's announcement late Friday gave Lecornu a seemingly impossible task: form a government and present next year's budget to parliament by next Monday. The Élysée insists Lecornu has 'carte blanche,' but with France's political divisions sharper than ever, can he truly act freely? In a lengthy statement on X, Lecornu accepted the role 'out of duty,' vowing to tackle France's budget and address everyday issues. But let's be real—this isn't just about duty. France's national debt and budget deficit have already toppled two prime ministers in the past year, making Lecornu's mission more of a tightrope walk than a leadership role.
Here’s the kicker: Lecornu bluntly stated that 'no one will be able to shirk' the tough decisions needed to restore France's public finances. With just 18 months left in Macron's presidency, he’s also warned potential cabinet members to shelve their presidential ambitions. But can Lecornu even survive a vote of confidence in a National Assembly where Macron lacks a majority? And with Macron's approval rating hitting a record low of 14%, according to an Elabe poll, the odds seem stacked against him.
Jordan Bardella of the far-right National Rally, excluded from Macron's talks, didn't hold back, calling Lecornu's reappointment 'a bad joke' by an 'isolated and disconnected' president. Bardella vowed to push for a vote of no confidence, labeling the coalition 'doomed' and driven by fear of elections. Is Macron's move a bold attempt to stabilize France, or a desperate gamble in the face of mounting opposition? What do you think? Is Lecornu the right person for the job, or is this just another chapter in France's political turmoil? Let us know in the comments!
