France is bracing for nationwide turmoil as President Emmanuel Macron appointed Sébastien Lecornu as the country’s new Prime Minister — his seventh since taking office.
Lecornu, previously Defense Minister, is stepping into the role amid heightened political tensions and a wave of public anger over Macron’s policies. His appointment is seen as an attempt to stabilize the government, but critics argue it may do little to calm the unrest.
Meanwhile, the radical “Block Everything” movement has vowed to paralyze daily life with massive demonstrations. Authorities have mobilized 80,000 police officers across France in anticipation of violent clashes, raising fears of another season of street chaos.
The government’s ability to maintain order will be tested as Lecornu begins his tenure under immediate pressure from both political opponents and the streets.