#french-politics

#french-politics

French President Emmanuel Macron has named his defence minister and close ally, Sebastien Lecornu, as the new prime minister after Prime Minister Francois Bayrou resigned after losing a confidence vote. Lecornu, 39, the fifth prime minister in less than two years, has major challenges ahead, including resolving a deepening political crisis as protests loom in the coming days. The President of the Republic has entrusted me with the task of building a government with a clear direction:

The National Assembly, where the French prime minister, Francois Bayrou, and his government is expected to lose a vote of confidence on Monday after activating article 49.1 of the country's constitution Photograph: Christophe Petit-Tesson/EPA A circus group performs during the second Africa climate summit, which is being hosted by Ethiopia Photograph: Tiksa Negeri/Reuters Residents including children sit in a rescue boat as they are evacuated during flooding caused by monsoon rains and rising water levels along the Chenab River Photograph: Quratulain Asim/Reuters

What's the point of bringing down the government?

We will take care of the deficits.

The conclusions of the commission of inquiry, which began its work in March and heard from 135 people, including survivors of abuse at other schools, add further pressure on Bayrou, who survived a vote of no confidence on Tuesday.

Former Prime Minister Francois Fillon was sentenced in a 'fake jobs' scandal, while Nicolas Sarkozy faced consequences for his criminal convictions, highlighting corruption in French politics.

Dati's acceptance of nearly €300,000 from GDF Suez during her time in the European parliament raises serious ethical questions about influence and accountability.

The Dreyfus case divided France for decades, with the Right fervently maintaining his guilt despite a lack of evidence, while the Left fought for his innocence.

The French Socialists' position on nuclear testing reflects a broader issue of colonialism in the Pacific, highlighting the intertwining of military and environmental concerns.

The proposed law scrapping some environmental rules was rejected, but farmers felt satisfied as they redirected their efforts to influence the more favorable Senate.

Bruno Retailleau’s election as leader of Les Republicains signifies a shift towards a more hardline approach in French politics, distancing from traditional Gaullist values.

The use of Article 49.3 is controversial as it suggests legislation lacks sufficient support to be voted on through traditional means.

The Talking France podcast is back, sharing the latest developments in France, from important May Day demonstrations to the prime minister's call for enhanced work ethic.

The 2027 French presidential election campaign is heating up, with various politicians, including former prime minister Gabriel Attal, launching their bids and making bold statements.