ambition

It’s because he’s a slick politician for whom all of this is in service to his ambition.

A former parliamentary speaker, Herminie was charged with witchcraft in 2023 in what he said was a politically motivated attempt to thwart his presidential ambitions.

Lecornu said Saturday that "all debates are possible" over the pension reforms, and that his "only ambition is to get out of this situation that is painful for everyone".

Defending the Arctic—an environment that for centuries has thwarted ambitions of explorers and governments—will demand big budgets, unprecedented resources and determination.

Lecornu warned on Friday that all those who wanted to join his government "must commit to setting aside presidential ambitions" for the 2027 elections.