New French PM to take office with ‘Block Everything’ protests already under way – Europe live

Sebastien Lecornu appointment comes as France prepares for protests and strikes over the prospect of spending cuts Emmanuel Macron appoints his third prime minister in a yearFrance’s new prime minister Sébastien Lecornu takes office on Wednesday with the country facing a day of protests that are expected to see disruption to transport, education and other services in a show of grassroots anger against president Emmanuel Macron.As Agence France-Presse reports, the protests – led by a loose left-wing collective called ‘block everything’ – could be a baptism of fire for Lecornu, 39, a close ally of Macron who has served the last three years as defence minister. Continue reading...

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