US EditionFrance's Macron tasks his outgoing PM with holding last-ditch talks to end crisis
- On Monday, October 6, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron tasked outgoing Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu with holding urgent negotiations to resolve the country's deepening political crisis.
- Lecornu stepped down just a few hours after presenting his new cabinet, following widespread rejection from both opponents and supporters, as France grappled with persistent parliamentary gridlock since the 2024 snap elections.
- Macron instructed Lecornu to conduct final negotiations with political leaders and present a plan for national stability by Wednesday night, stating he would step in and take decisive action if the discussions did not succeed.
- An Elabe poll conducted Monday found three-quarters of French respondents supported Lecornu's resignation, with almost half holding Macron responsible for the turmoil.
- Lecornu's record-short 27-day tenure as prime minister added to criticism of Macron's leadership, raising the likelihood of new government attempts or even snap legislative elections.
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In the government crisis, France's President Emmanuel Macron is increasingly under pressure in his own camp. Ex-Premier Edouard Philippe called on Macron to declare "early presidential elections" after the adoption of the budget.
On behalf of President Macron, former Prime Minister Lecornu negotiates a government programme for France. He met with representatives of the governing parties.
A few hours after announcing his government, Sébastien Lecornu handed over his resignation to Emmanuel Macron on Monday. He was instructed by the Head of State to conduct "ultimate negotiations". Follow the political news this Tuesday.
After the resignation of France's Prime Minister Lecornu, President Macron is under massive pressure. He gets aired with an order to the remaining head of government. But now demands for Macron's resignation are getting louder and louder.
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