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National Assembly president Yael Braun-Pivet has welcomed the appointment of Sebastien Lecornu's new government, calling for calm and constructive debate as parliament prepares to convene.

Our institutions are strong and now ready to work in the interests of the French people," Braun-Pivet said on social media. Posturing and political manoeuvring must give way to constructive discussion before the National Assembly. Let the parliamentary debate begin!"