Tag: France


  • France’s Macron Reappoints Lecornu as PM in Bid to Avert Parliamentary Crisis

    France’s Macron Reappoints Lecornu as PM in Bid to Avert Parliamentary Crisis

    France’s political stalemate deepens as Lecornu returns as prime minister French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after Lecornu’s abrupt resignation ended his first brief tenure. The move, announced with the aim of unblocking a deeply divided parliament, signals Macron’s determination to push through the 2026 budget amid a…

  • Macron Reappoints Lecornu as French PM Amid Turmoil

    Macron Reappoints Lecornu as French PM Amid Turmoil

    Macron’s surprise move reappoints Lecornu as prime minister In a dramatic turnaround, President Emmanuel Macron has asked Sébastien Lecornu to return as France’s prime minister just four days after Lecornu announced he would step away from the post. The decision was announced late on Friday, following a meeting at the Élysée Palace with leaders from…

  • Shock move as Macron reappoints PM Sébastien Lecornu after resignation

    Shock move as Macron reappoints PM Sébastien Lecornu after resignation

    Macron shocks France by reappointing Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister In a sudden turn of events that has dominated French headlines this week, President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister after Lecornu had submitted his resignation earlier in the week. The Élysée Palace confirmed on Friday that Macron had named Lecornu to the…

  • Macron Reappoints Lecornu as Prime Minister in Surprise Move

    Macron Reappoints Lecornu as Prime Minister in Surprise Move

    A shock decision in the heart of French politics In a move that stunned observers and domestic audiences alike, French President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister on Friday, just days after Lecornu publicly accepted his resignation. The reversal marks a dramatic turn in a week that showcased the fragility of France’s recent…

  • France Court Upholds 10-Year Term for Man Convicted in Rape Case Involving Gisele Pelicot

    France Court Upholds 10-Year Term for Man Convicted in Rape Case Involving Gisele Pelicot

    France Rises in the Fight Against Sexual Violence A French appeals court has handed down a stricter sentence in a high-profile case involving the rape of Gisele Pelicot, a 72-year-old woman who publicly championed the rights and dignity of sexual violence survivors. The decision, which increased the defendant’s jail term from nine years to ten,…

  • French Court Upholds 10-Year Term for Man in Gisele Pelicot Rape Case

    French Court Upholds 10-Year Term for Man in Gisele Pelicot Rape Case

    Overview of the Ruling A French appeals court has upheld a 10-year prison term for Husamettin Dogan, increasing the original nine-year sentence in the case involving Gisele Pelicot. The decision, announced by presiding judge Christian Pasta, also includes five years of mandatory treatment following the prison term. Context of the Case The proceedings are part…

  • French Court Hikes Jail Term in Gisele Pelicot Rape Case

    French Court Hikes Jail Term in Gisele Pelicot Rape Case

    France Hikes Prison Term in High-Profile Rape Case A French appeals court has increased the prison sentence for Husamettin Dogan to 10 years for raping Gisele Pelicot, amplifying the original nine-year term. The ruling, handed down by a panel led by presiding judge Christian Pasta in the southern city of Nimes, underscores the ongoing urgency…

  • Macron could nominate a new prime minister in next 48 hours, says outgoing French PM

    Macron could nominate a new prime minister in next 48 hours, says outgoing French PM

    France on edge as Macron could nominate a new prime minister within 48 hours France stands at a crucial crossroads as supporters, opponents, and international observers watch for the next move from President Emmanuel Macron. With outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu suggesting Macron could name a new prime minister within the next 48 hours, the…

  • France Crisis Deepens as Macron’s Allies Break Ranks

    France Crisis Deepens as Macron’s Allies Break Ranks

    A crisis that defies the usual political script France is witnessing a political crisis that’s unfolding differently from previous confrontations. This time, the disorder within Emmanuel Macron’s camp is partly driven by allies who helped bring him to power, not by the opposition. The resignation of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu highlighted a fissure on the…

  • France’s Crisis Deepens as Macron’s Allies Break Ranks and Shifts the Ground Game

    France’s Crisis Deepens as Macron’s Allies Break Ranks and Shifts the Ground Game

    Overview: A government crisis unlike previous episodes France is navigating a political crisis that feels different from past bouts of internal theater. The resignation of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu ignited a chain of defections among Macron’s closest supporters, underscoring a shift in the balance of power. Historically, friction or infighting has tended to come from…