France’s Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu Resigns After Just 26 Days in Office
France’s Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has resigned, less than a day after officially unveiling his new cabinet.
France’s Prime Minister Steps Down After 26 Days
The announcement has sent shockwaves through French politics.
In a brief statement on Monday morning, Lecornu said, “The conditions were not fulfilled for me to carry on as prime minister.” He criticised the lack of willingness among political parties to reach compromises and work together.
The Elysée Palace confirmed his resignation shortly after Lecornu met with President Emmanuel Macron for nearly an hour.
Political Turmoil Deepens in Paris
The surprise move comes just 26 days after Lecornu’s appointment. He took office following the collapse of François Bayrou’s government, which struggled to maintain a parliamentary majority.
Political analysts say Lecornu’s resignation highlights the deep divisions in French politics. The government’s inability to secure consensus has made it difficult to advance reforms or pass legislation.
President Macron now faces the challenge of finding a successor who can navigate the country’s fragile political landscape. His administration is already under pressure from ongoing protests and economic concerns.
In addition, opposition parties have called for early parliamentary elections, arguing that repeated government collapses show a “crisis of confidence.”
For now, the resignation marks another chapter in France’s ongoing political instability — one that could reshape Macron’s leadership in the months ahead.
