"France's new prime minister Sebastien Lecornu takes office on Wednesday with the country facing a day of protests that are expected to see disruption to transport, education and other services in a show of grassroots anger against president Emmanuel Macron. As Agence France-Presse reports, the protests led by a loose left-wing collective called block everything' could be a baptism of fire for Lecornu, 39, a close ally of Macron who has served the last three years as defence minister."
"Meanwhile, Reuters reports that disruption has already started. Interior minister Bruno Retailleau told reporters early on Wednesday that about 50 hooded people had tried to start a blockade in Bordeaux, while in Toulouse, a cable fire that had been stopped quickly had still managed to disrupt traffic between Toulouse and Auch in south-western France. Retailleau said some actions had also taken place in Paris overnight, though he did not provide details."
Sebastien Lecornu becomes France's prime minister as nationwide protests are expected to disrupt transport, education and other services. The demonstrations are led by a loose left-wing collective called 'block everything' and aim to express grassroots anger toward President Emmanuel Macron. Francois Bayrou resigned after losing a parliamentary confidence vote, prompting a formal handover scheduled for midday. Disruptions have already occurred, including attempted blockades in Bordeaux and a cable fire affecting traffic in southwest France. Authorities report arrests in Paris and widespread highway disturbances. The government deployed tens of thousands of security forces across the country in anticipation of large-scale mobilisation.
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