Sébastien Lecornu, the third French prime minister in less than a year, succeeded where his two predecessors failed — at least for now.
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‘Don’t Touch My Retirement!’ Wins the Day in France
The country’s attachment to an early pension, seen as a fundamental right, forced a major concession by the government, allowing it to survive, for now.
French Premier Offers to Delay Pension Overhaul, in a Bid to Calm Turmoil
Sébastien Lecornu said the government was ready for “a new debate” on the issue, a major concession as he faces no-confidence votes that threaten to topple his government again this week.
Hoping to Calm Political Crisis, French Prime Minister Offers to Suspend Pension Overhaul
The move by Sébastien Lecornu was a major concession as he faced no-confidence votes that threatened to topple his government again this week.
Hoping to Steady Political Crisis, French Prime Minister Offers to Suspend Pension Overhaul
The move by Sébastien Lecornu was a major concession as he faced no-confidence votes that threatened to topple his government again this week.
Macron Will Name New Prime Minister Rather Than Call Elections
The announcement from the French president came after last-ditch talks held by Sébastien Lecornu, France’s departing prime minister, who said most parties wanted to avoid snap elections.
France Holds Its Breath Over Last-Ditch Talks for a Government Deal
Sébastien Lecornu, the country’s outgoing prime minister, said he believed France’s political parties could overcome divisions and avoid snap legislative elections.
France Holds Its Breath Over Last-Ditch Talks for a Government Deal
Sébastien Lecornu, the country’s outgoing prime minister, said he believed France’s political parties could overcome divisions and avoid snap legislative elections.
Anti-Austerity Strikes and Protests Grip France
Barely a week into the job, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces rising social unrest on top of political deadlock and financial turmoil.