Macron appoints seventh prime minister in two years: who will lead the government of France.

Appointment of the new Prime Minister of France

According to The Sun: President of France Emmanuel Macron has appointed Sebastian Lecornu as the fifth prime minister in two years.

This decision was made after the sudden removal of Francois Bayrou in a confidence vote yesterday.

Challenges for the new Prime Minister

The new prime minister aims to stabilize the country amid a growing debt crisis.

Lecornu, a close ally of Macron, now needs to form a government in a deeply divided parliament.

His predecessor, Francois Bayrou, was removed by the National Assembly following a confidence vote after proposing unpopular austerity measures.

“The model of our nation needs to be rethought,” Bayrou said before lawmakers.

He added that the youth of France could become victims of the debt burden “for the comfort of the boomers” if the country does not find a solution to the debt problem.

The national debt of France currently stands at 114% of GDP.

Sebastien Lecornu has held the position of Minister of Armed Forces since 2022.

Political situation in France

Extremist parties continue to exert pressure on the political situation in France. Right-wing leader Marine Le Pen stated on Sunday: “This crisis was provoked and supported by President Emmanuel Macron and all who served him.”

Macron is facing a political crisis after last year initiating early elections that led to his centrist bloc losing many seats amid rising support for the right.

In an attempt to save his career, outgoing prime minister Bayrou warned the country against repeating the mistakes of Britain, noting:

“Our British neighbors decided to tax foreigners who were exempt from taxation.”

Emmanuel Macron has been president since 2017, and Lecornu has become the seventh prime minister during this time.

The appointment of prime ministers in France is the prerogative of the president, who also has the right to call new elections. However, experts believe that the opportunities for such a step are currently limited.