Prime Minister resignation
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.