Government Formation
Lecornu's government fate hangs on retirement reform concessions
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Sébastien Lecornu's new government, formed on October 12, faces immediate no-confidence motions from La France Insoumise and the National Rally. The Socialist Party, led by Olivier Faure, demands the suspension of the retirement reform or it will vote to censure. Lecornu is set to deliver his general policy statement to the National Assembly on October 14.
Lecornu government faces immediate crisis with Republicans
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Sébastien Lecornu announced 18 ministers for his government on Sunday evening, featuring many reappointments and the surprise return of Bruno Le Maire to the Armies. Barely formed, the executive draws ire from Republicans, with Bruno Retailleau decrying the lack of promised rupture, and censure threats from the left and National Rally. A first cabinet meeting is set for Monday at 4 p.m., ahead of the policy speech on Tuesday.
Friedrich Merz meets potential ministers at Villa Borsig
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Friedrich Merz, the CDU/CSU chancellor designate, met with potential ministers at Villa Borsig in Berlin-Tegel on Saturday. Merz described the atmosphere as excellent, with initial discussions on the government program. The gathering marks a key step in preparations for forming a government.