France's Political Crisis Deepens: Why PM Lecornu's New Government Faces Immediate Challenges

Oct 06, 2025 11:08 am CST

France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu forms a government amid political turmoil, bringing back former finance minister Bruno Le Maire as defense minister. The minority administration faces immediate threats from opposition parties seeking to topple it through no-confidence votes, continuing the instability that has seen France appoint four prime ministers in just one year. Budget concerns and fractured parliament create significant hurdles for Macron's centrist agenda.