Sebastien Lecornu
France's 2026 Budget Plan: €30 Billion Fiscal Tightening Through Taxes and Spending Cuts
Oct 20, 2025 07:47 pm CST
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu presents a comprehensive 2026 budget proposal aimed at strengthening public finances by €30 billion through a combination of spending cuts and new taxes. The plan faces challenges in a divided parliament and includes significant measures targeting wealth, high earners, and corporations while suspending President Macron's controversial pension reform.
Macron Defies Resignation Demands: "My Mandate Is To Serve France Until 2027"
Oct 13, 2025 04:55 pm CST
French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected opposition calls for his resignation amid France's worst political crisis in decades, stating his primary duty is to serve the French people and ensure national stability. Speaking from Egypt after reappointing Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, Macron affirmed his commitment to complete his term ending in 2027 despite mounting political pressure.
France's Political Crisis Deepens as Macron Unveils Second Lecornu Government
Oct 13, 2025 10:46 am CST
President Emmanuel Macron has formed a new French government under reinstated Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, facing immediate challenges to pass a critical budget amid fierce opposition from across the political spectrum. This second attempt at establishing a functioning cabinet comes as France grapples with months of political deadlock following inconclusive elections that produced a deeply divided parliament.
French Political Crisis: New Prime Minister Expected Within 48 Hours as Lecornu Steps Aside
Oct 09, 2025 03:26 am CST
Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced that President Emmanuel Macron is expected to name a new premier within 48 hours, potentially ending months of political deadlock over the austerity budget. Lecornu indicated his mission is complete and suggested a technocratic government might be appointed to address France's challenges until the 2027 presidential election.
France's Political Crisis: Macron's Limited Options After Prime Minister Lecornu's Resignation
Oct 07, 2025 01:31 pm CST
President Emmanuel Macron faces four challenging scenarios following Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's resignation after less than 30 days in office. With options including reappointing Lecornu, naming a new Prime Minister, calling early elections, or potentially resigning, France's political stability hangs in the balance as Macron navigates a hung parliament and mounting pressure from opposition forces.
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.
French Political Crisis: Macron Forms New Government Under Lecornu Amid Parliamentary Deadlock
Oct 06, 2025 02:31 am CST
France's President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a new government under Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, attempting to resolve the country's political deadlock following failed snap elections. The new cabinet retains several key ministers while facing potential opposition from a divided parliament, with left-wing parties threatening a no-confidence motion ahead of Lecornu's upcoming policy address.
Eiffel Tower Closes as Nationwide Strikes Sweep France Protesting Austerity Measures
Oct 03, 2025 02:11 am CST
Thousands of protesters gathered across more than 200 French cities and towns to demonstrate against proposed government spending cuts and demand higher taxes on the wealthy. The Eiffel Tower closed as strikes impacted transportation and services nationwide, marking the third major protest in a month amid political uncertainty and contentious budget negotiations.
Emmanuel Macron to Announce Streamlined French Government Under Sebastien Lecornu This Weekend
Oct 03, 2025 02:00 am CST
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to announce a new, leaner government this weekend under Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, as he works to resolve France's deepening political crisis. The new cabinet, expected to be unveiled by Sunday evening, will consist of 20-25 ministers, significantly smaller than the previous 35-member government, aligning with efforts to reduce France's soaring public debt.
Over 5,00,000 Protest In France Against Macron's Austerity Policies
Sep 19, 2025 12:58 am CST
French protesters were on Thursday staging a day of nationwide disruption in a show of anger over President Emmanuel Macron's budget policies, with mass protests expected, transport chaos and clashes between police and demonstrators.