French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu Resigns After 27 Days
In a stunning political development, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has abdicated after serving only 27 days in office. President Emmanuel Macron has accepted his abdication, according to the Élysée Palace.
Lecornu, 39, was appointed on 9 September 2025, following the ousting of François Bayrou due to a failed vote of confidence in the National Assembly.
His brief term makes him the suddenly serving high minister in French history since the establishment of the Fifth Republic in 1958.
The abdication comes just hours after Lecornu unveiled his new press on 5 October. The lineup faced immediate review from both left-sect and right-sect political coalitions, who supposed it either too conservative or rightly reformist.
The press’s composition imaged that of its precursor, François Bayrou’s government, with 13 out of 18 ministers being reappointments. This perceived lack of change contributed to the political counterreaction.
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned today.
His government highly criticized from all parties. Coalition partner Les Republicans threaten to quit from the government
Now President Macron needs to appoint a new name or goes for snap election. pic.twitter.com/FDU1Lp3ClM
— Ballots & Boxes (@BallotsBoxes) October 6, 2025
Political judges suggest that Lecornu’s abdication reflects the ongoing challenges President Macron faces in leading a fractured Congress.
The recent snap election, called in the summer, redounded in significant losses for Macron’s central bloc and a swell in far-right support, leaving the National Assembly without a clear majority.
The immediate fate of Lecornu’s abdication saw a sharp decline in fiscal requests. The CAC 40 indicator dropped by 1.8, and the euro fell to$ 1.166 against the US dollar.
These developments emphasize the profitable query accompanying the political bouleversement.
As France grapples with this political extremity, President Macron now faces the task of appointing a new high minister.
This marks the eighth high clerical appointment during his administration, pressing the ongoing insecurity in French governance.
