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In Direct - "Let's Block Everything" : 65 Arrests in Paris and in Small Crown, the Disturbed Peripheral
- Sébastien Lecornu became France's new Prime Minister on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Matignon in Paris.
- He took office amid political tensions over pension reforms and has yet to name his new Cabinet, facing union resistance and opposition threats.
- Lecornu greeted female colleagues with traditional two-cheeked kisses but surprised male colleagues with gentle temple-to-temple bumps, an uncommon French greeting.
- His habit of gently bumping heads originates from his teenage fascination with the Benedictine monks at Saint-Wandrille Abbey, where touching temples during a greeting is a traditional gesture symbolizing peace.
- His unusual greeting style has drawn French media attention and highlights his discreet nature and personal history, revealing both cultural and personal layers to his leadership.
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Leaning Left31Leaning Right27Center40Last UpdatedBias Distribution41% Center
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