Fears of Economic Turmoil Deepen in France as Another Prime Minister Quits NYT | Top Stories By: Liz Alderman 6 October 2025 at 19:14 The surprise resignation of Sébastien Lecornu after less than a month in office intensified concerns that France would be unable to tackle its enormous debt pile. © Pool photo by Stephane MaheThe move by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu of France left worries that the country was becoming increasingly ungovernable.