Francois Bayrou
France's Political Crisis Deepens: Macron's Fifth Prime Minister Resigns as Governance Challenges Mount
Oct 06, 2025 10:07 pm CST
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's abrupt resignation plunges France deeper into its ongoing political crisis. With a fragmented parliament, mounting budget pressures, and the 2027 presidential succession race underway, President Macron now faces limited options: appointing a sixth prime minister, dissolving parliament, or considering his own resignation. This analysis examines France's political impasse and the factors preventing effective governance since Macron lost his majority in 2022.
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.