French President Emmanuel Macron is set to appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours following the resignation of outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. The announcement came from the Élysée Palace on October 8, 2025, amid efforts to resolve the most severe political crisis of Macron’s administration to date.
Lecornu, who served less than a month as prime minister, resigned after failed talks with various political parties to secure support for Macron’s proposed budget and fend off calls for snap parliamentary elections. Despite widespread opposition to early elections, the political deadlock has complicated Macron’s agenda, especially his efforts to implement contentious pension reforms.
During an interview, Lecornu expressed cautious optimism that a budget agreement could still be achieved by year-end and confirmed that most lawmakers are against dissolving parliament. However, he emphasized the need for a government “completely disconnected from presidential ambitions for 2027,” reflecting the high political tensions surrounding the upcoming presidential election.
Macron’s decision to name a successor signals his intent to focus on stability and effective governance despite the complex challenges. The new prime minister will be tasked with brokering compromises with opposition forces and navigating the turbulent legislature marked by deep divisions over economic reforms.
This appointment will mark Macron’s sixth prime minister in less than two years, underscoring the political instability gripping France. The new prime minister’s primary objective will be steering the budget process forward and maintaining France’s diplomatic and economic role amid global uncertainties.