New prime minister: Macron appoints Lecornu as head of government

Sebastien Lecornu sits in the National Assembly shortly before the vote of confidence on Monday. Macron will appoint him as the new prime minister on Tuesday. (picture alliance / Hans Lucas | Magali Cohen)

Just one day after the fall of the center-right government in France, President Emmanuel Macron appointed former Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister.

Claire Stam

Last updated: 10. September 2025

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