France’s New Prime Minister Resigns After 27 Days in Office

France’s new Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has resigned just 27 days after being appointed to lead the government.

The Élysée Palace, the office of the French President, announced on October 6, 2025, that Lecornu had submitted his resignation earlier that morning, and President Emmanuel Macron had accepted it.

The statement read: “Mr. Sébastien Lecornu has presented the resignation of his government to the President of the Republic, who has accepted it.”

President Macron appointed Lecornu as Prime Minister on September 9, a decision heavily criticized by opposition parties, who said they expected no real change since Lecornu had already served in previous governments.

On the evening of October 5, Lecornu had just unveiled his cabinet members, who were also met with disapproval from opposition lawmakers, claiming the new government offered nothing new.

Macron’s second term has been marked by political instability, with frequent challenges facing his administration. Since 2022, six different prime ministers have taken office.

Key political disagreements have revolved around the national budget, debt reduction, tax policy, pension reforms, and efforts to improve citizens’ welfare.