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Sebastien Lecornu, 39, is facing an uphill battle over budget as protests loom in the coming days.
The 39-year-old is a close ally of French President Emmanuel Macron.
With French President Emmanuel Macron now tasked with naming his fifth prime minister in less than three years, Wednesday’s demonstrations could mark the start of a prolonged season of unrest.
French President Macron late Tuesday appointed Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu as France's new prime minister, the country's fourth in about a year.
The 39-year-old armed forces minister will replace François Bayrou, who lost a confidence vote on Monday over his spending plans.
It comes after a vote of confidence ousted François Bayrou after nine months in power.

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