Crisis Context
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to name a new prime minister within 48 hours, following the abrupt resignation of Sébastien Lecornu, whose government lasted just 14 hours, the shortest in modern French history.
- Lecornu’s cabinet faced immediate backlash from both allies and opposition
- His resignation came after failed coalition talks and mounting pressure from parliament
Political Landscape
- Macron’s presidency is grappling with deep parliamentary fragmentation
- No party holds a majority, making budget passage and governance increasingly difficult
- Opposition leaders, including Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Mélenchon, have called for Macron’s resignation or snap elections
Statements & Signals
- Lecornu: “I tried everything,” citing progress in talks but no consensus
- Élysée Palace: Majority of lawmakers oppose dissolving parliament, clearing path for budget approval
- Macron: Expected to appoint a successor who can stabilize the government and pass the 2026 budget
Public Pressure & Protests
- France has seen mass demonstrations over austerity measures and pension reforms
- Strikes by teachers, transport workers, and healthcare staff continue to disrupt daily life
- Macron’s second term has been marked by cabinet reshuffles, rising polarization, and economic strain.
(Source – Reuters)
—Agencies
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