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

Paris demanded explanations after Italian Deputy PM Matteo Salvini mocked President Emmanuel Macron, telling him to go to Ukraine “with a helmet and rifle.”

Macron is reportedly seeking coordinated action from other European countries, including the UK, the Netherlands, and Belgium

In 2024, the U.S. recorded a trade deficit of $236 billion with the EU—a 13% increase from the previous year

The cabinet is an attempt to stabilize a fractured political landscape and address urgent legislative challenges, particularly the passing of the 2025 budget.

“The priority will be the budget,” Macron had said in an earlier statement on the search for a new PM.