11 September 2025 11:51

Who is 'political animal' Sébastien Lecornu, France's latest prime minister?


Sébastien Lecornu on Wednesday became France’s fifth prime minister in less than two years. The former defence minister is seen as a consummate strategist and close ally of President Emmanuel Macron, who is hoping Lecornu can forge some much needed consensus in a fractured parliament.

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