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.