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.
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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.
France’s Government Survives No-Confidence Vote
The result gives Sébastien Lecornu, France’s prime minister, a reprieve after weeks of political turmoil. But he still has to get a budget passed by the end of the year.
France’s Political Turmoil Is Weighing on Its Economy
As a new prime minister seeks stability, three government shake-ups since last summer have already taken their toll on the French economy.
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.
Macron Urges Stability Despite Calls for Government Ouster in France
President Emmanuel Macron of France is facing some of the country’s worst political turmoil in decades. A new government has been appointed, but how long it will last is anyone’s guess.
Criticism Greets Macron’s Repeat Pick of Lecornu for Prime Minister: ‘Bad Joke’
After appointing the same person prime minister for the second time in a week, President Emmanuel Macron is facing calls to explain his stubbornness or resign.
Criticism Greets Macron’s Repeat Pick of Lecornu for Prime Minister: ‘Bad Joke’
After appointing the same person prime minister for the second time in a week, President Emmanuel Macron is facing calls to explain his stubbornness or resign.
Macron Reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as France’s Prime Minister
President Emmanuel Macron is trying to steady the political turmoil that has gripped the country and jeopardized the passage of a budget.
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.
With Sébastien Lecornu’s Resignation, France Faces Increasing Turmoil
The record-fast collapse of yet another government confronts President Emmanuel Macron and his country with an intensifying crisis.
With Sébastien Lecornu’s Resignation, France Faces Increasing Turmoil
The record-fast collapse of yet another government confronts President Emmanuel Macron and his country with an intensifying crisis.
With Sébastien Lecornu’s Resignation, France Faces Increasing Turmoil
The record-fast collapse of yet another government confronts President Emmanuel Macron and his country with an intensifying crisis.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu Resigns
Sébastien Lecornu’s departure ratcheted up pressure on President Emmanuel Macron to call snap parliamentary elections.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu Resigns
Sébastien Lecornu’s departure ratcheted up pressure on President Emmanuel Macron to call snap parliamentary elections.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu Resigns
Sébastien Lecornu stepped down less than 24 hours after he had formed his cabinet.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu Resigns
Sébastien Lecornu stepped down less than 24 hours after he had formed his cabinet.
Macron Appoints French Cabinet, but Doubts Over Government’s Stability Persist
There were significant holdovers from the previous cabinet, but President Emmanuel Macron also named several newcomers, including Bruno Le Maire, a veteran centrist politician, as defense minister.
French Prime Minister Vows to Let Parliament Decide on Budget Bill
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu ruled out using a constitutional tool that would avoid a full parliamentary vote, hoping for compromise among divided lawmakers.
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.
France Braces for Anti-Austerity Strikes and Protests
Barely a week into the job, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces rising social unrest on top of political deadlock and financial turmoil.
Who Is France’s New Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu?
Sébastien Lecornu had been defense minister. He is one of President Emmanuel Macron’s most loyal and enduring allies.
Macron Picks Sébastien Lecornu as France’s Next Prime Minister
President Emmanuel Macron’s appointment of Sébastien Lecornu, 39, after the government collapsed reflects the pressure Mr. Macron faces to get a budget passed by the end of the year.
