All articles tagged with #sebastien lecornu
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
France's government narrowly survived a no-confidence vote in Parliament, giving Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu a brief reprieve amid ongoing political instability, primarily due to delays in implementing an unpopular pension reform.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence motions after a turbulent start, securing a temporary reprieve by making concessions to the left, including promising not to use certain constitutional powers and freezing key reforms, but faces ongoing political instability and damage to France's reputation.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by France 24
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu narrowly survived two no-confidence votes in the National Assembly after securing support from the Socialist Party by pledging to suspend President Macron's pension reform, amid ongoing political turmoil.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu proposed delaying the controversial pension reform until after the 2027 election to ease political turmoil, offering to reopen debate and seek union input, in a move aimed at stabilizing his government amid no-confidence threats.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by politico.eu
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has agreed to freeze the controversial retirement reform raising the retirement age to 64 until 2027, providing temporary political relief amid ongoing opposition and threats of government censure, while France faces potential government collapses and economic challenges.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
French President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister after his resignation, aiming to resolve the country's political deadlock and economic challenges, including high debt and social issues. Lecornu's return comes amid ongoing political instability and efforts to form a stable government to address urgent fiscal and social reforms, with Macron's second term facing significant hurdles.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by France 24
French Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure stated that there are no guarantees that the suspension of France's controversial pension reform will proceed, amid ongoing political discussions and efforts to form a budget by the end of 2025.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
France's political crisis deepens as Macron faces calls from allies to resign early and call presidential elections, following the resignation of his third prime minister in a year, amid struggles to pass a budget and maintain parliamentary support.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
French President Emmanuel Macron faces political instability as his appointed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's government collapses after just 14 hours, mainly due to disagreements with the conservative Republicans party over cabinet nominations, highlighting growing challenges ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Economist
France is experiencing a political crisis as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned less than four weeks into his term amid opposition threats and coalition tensions, leading to a government collapse.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned less than 24 hours after forming his government amid widespread criticism, deepening the country's political crisis and causing market declines, with opposition parties calling for new elections and President Macron facing increased pressure.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Washington Post
France saw widespread protests on the first day of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's tenure, resulting in at least 473 arrests as demonstrators opposed his appointment with calls to 'block everything.'
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
Protests erupted across France against austerity measures and political dissatisfaction following the appointment of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, with demonstrators blocking streets and clashing with police, reflecting widespread unrest amid a deeply divided parliament and economic challenges.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
France faced nationwide protests and disruptions as protesters blocked key infrastructure to oppose austerity measures and express frustration with President Macron's government, which recently appointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister amid political volatility and public unrest.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by AP News
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu as the new prime minister to focus on forming a budget consensus amid political instability and protests, marking Lecornu's rise as Macron's latest loyalist and a key figure in France's military and political landscape.