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France’s Government Is Gone (Again). What Comes Next?

7 October 2025 at 03:46
President Emmanuel Macron could appoint a new prime minister. But he is under increasing pressure to call new parliamentary elections.

© Pool photo by Stephane Mahe

A microphone was set up in a courtyard in Paris on Monday before Sébastien Lecornu’s announcement that he was resigning as prime minister.

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu Resigns

7 October 2025 at 01:26
Sébastien Lecornu’s departure ratcheted up pressure on President Emmanuel Macron to call snap parliamentary elections.

© Pool photo by Alain Jocard

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu of France in Paris on Friday. He quit less than 24 hours after he had formed a cabinet.
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