- Cabinet backlash prompts abrupt departure; political uncertainty deepens in Paris
PARIS — October 6, 2025 (Agencies): In a stunning political development, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu tendered his resignation on Monday, just hours after unveiling his cabinet. The Elysée Palace confirmed the decision following a one-hour meeting between Lecornu and President Emmanuel Macron earlier in the day.
Lecornu’s resignation comes only 26 days after his appointment, which followed the collapse of the previous government led by Francois Bayrou. His short-lived tenure was marred by mounting criticism from multiple parties in the National Assembly, who objected to the composition of his cabinet—largely unchanged from Bayrou’s—and threatened to vote it down.
Political observers described the move as a reflection of deepening divisions within the French legislature, where calls for reform and broader representation have intensified in recent weeks. Lecornu’s cabinet, unveiled on Monday morning, failed to satisfy opposition demands for a more inclusive and restructured executive team.
The resignation has thrown France’s political landscape into renewed uncertainty, with President Macron expected to begin consultations for a new prime ministerial appointment. No successor has been named as of this report.
The abrupt departure underscores the challenges facing the Macron administration as it seeks to navigate a fragmented parliament and restore public confidence in governance.