Reappointment of Sébastien Lecornu highlights French president’s dwindling options and stokes fears France is becoming ungovernable
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The president is running out of options but refuses to step aside
The French president is once again at a political crossroads as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu steps down — triggering opposition calls for snap elections or even Macron’s own resignation
France faces political turmoil as Sébastien Lecornu quits, prompting opposition calls for new elections and leaving President Macron under mounting pressure
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Candace Owens repeated her claim that Brigitte Macron is a man on YouTube and across social media platforms.
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed former Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, his fifth in under two years, after François Bayrou was ousted. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders across the spectrum
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Macron is reportedly seeking coordinated action from other European countries, including the UK, the Netherlands, and Belgium
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While the call did not result in any formal agreements, it marks a significant step in high-level communication between Russia and France, potentially opening the door to further dialogue amid ongoing geopolitical tensions
Trump dismissed Macron’s statement as inaccurate and labeled the French president a "publicity seeking" leader. "Whether purposely or not, Emmanuel always gets it wrong," Trump wrote
The French president emphasized that peace initiatives must be rooted in international legitimacy and trust — qualities he suggested Moscow lacked due to its current geopolitical posture
A short video clip of French President Emmanuel Macron seemingly getting slapped in the face by his wife, Brigitte Macron, at the Hanoi airport in Vietnam, where the airplane landed as part of their tour across Asia is making the internet rounds. The unexpected incident was captured on camera on Sunday night, May 25, 2025, […]
"President Putin violated peace," Macron said during a joint press conference with Trump.
Macron made it clear that peace must not equate to Ukraine’s capitulation or a ceasefire without safeguards.
Mitsotakis will be among approximately 100 leaders, as well as heads of international organizations and major technology companies, participating in the AI Action Summit.