The reappointment of Sébastien Lecornu to form a 'government of mission' that would be 'disconnected from presidential ambitions' has reignited criticism of the president, who has been accused of staying in denial, not only by the opposition parties but now by his own camp, too.

Frankreichs Präsident Macron hat den am Montag zurückgetretenen und noch amtierenden Ministerpräsidenten Sebastien Lecornu erneut zum Premierminister ernannt. Neuwahlen scheinen…

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, tasking him with forming a new government and drafting a budget...