French President Emmanuel Macron swiftly appointed Sébastien Lecornu as the new prime minister, replacing François Bayrou who resigned after a no-confidence vote. Lecornu, a loyal ally and key supporter of Macron, aims to stabilize the government amidst political turmoil and upcoming protests against austerity measures. This marks Macron's fifth prime minister in his second term, highlighting unprecedented instability in France's Fifth Republic. The appointment, while offering stability, risks further alienating voters already disillusioned with Macron's leadership.

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