Macron appoints defence minister Sebastien Lecornu as France’s latest PM

Mr Lecornu, 39, is the youngest defence minister in French history and architect of a major military build-up through to 2030, spurred on by Russia’s war in Ukraine

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025 - 19:25

Associated Press Reporter

French president Emmanuel Macron has appointed defence minister Sebastien Lecornu as the country’s new prime minister, the fourth in approximately a year.

Mr Lecornu, 39, is the youngest defence minister in French history and architect of a major military build-up through to 2030, spurred on by Russia’s war in Ukraine.