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.

Il premier già dimissionario: “Accetto per dovere, crisi sta esasperando il popolo”

Sébastien Lecornu resigned on Monday after 26 days in the job and he said two days later his "mission is over".