French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned on October 6, citing unmet conditions after a 27‑day tenure and mounting intra‑government pressure.
Prime Minister’s Resignation Statement
On October 6, Lecornu delivered a speech explaining why he could no longer stay in office, citing three reasons for unmet conditions.
The first reason concerned political parties claiming no breakthrough from his decision not to apply Article 49.3, a legislative tool he had abandoned to encourage wider cooperation.
He added that the government build‑up had been uneven, with party ambitions surfacing before the upcoming presidential elections, and that parliament should always have the final say.
27‑Day Tenure and Brief Survival
Lecornu maintained the premiership for only 27 days, while his government survived for mere hours before an immediate motion of no confidence against the centre‑right administration was announced.
Only seven new names appeared in the 18‑member cabinet, and few shifts occurred in key ministries, leading to criticism even from inside the administration.
Growing Pressure and Calls for Action
Opposition parties demanded immediate no‑confidence votes, while centre‑right ministers threatened to resign in opposition to the presence of certain centrist politicians in the cabinet.
The growing pressure from within the prime minister’s ministry added to the crisis, as the government struggled to find leadership stability.
Political Landscape and Calls for Change
The left now calls for Emmanuel Macron’s resignation, and nationalists want early parliamentary elections.
France has already seen five governments in the past two years, underscoring the fragility of the current administration.
Macron’s Potential Response
Increasing voices are urging President Macron to act, yet the next steps remain uncertain.
His decision will be pivotal in shaping France’s short‑term political future.
