France’s President Emmanuel Macron has once again named Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister, only days after his resignation from the same post. The decision, announced on Friday, follows a week of political turbulence that saw Lecornu step down just weeks into his first term, and only hours after unveiling his cabinet lineup.
Accepting his reappointment “out of duty,” Lecornu wrote on X that he would “do everything possible to provide France with a budget by the end of the year and to address the daily life issues of our fellow citizens.” He added that “we must put an end to this political crisis that exasperates the French people and to this instability that is harmful to France’s image and its interests.”
One of Lecornu’s first major responsibilities will be to present the next year’s budget to Parliament by the end of Monday, according to a Reuters report. His swift reinstatement underscores Macron’s dependence on trusted allies as France continues to grapple with political uncertainty.
The country remains deeply divided since Macron’s snap legislative elections last year resulted in a hung Parliament in July 2024. The National Assembly is now split between three major blocs with little ideological common ground, leaving the government struggling to push through reforms or maintain cohesion. Lecornu’s brief resignation had added to the sense of instability, making him the fifth Prime Minister in two years to leave office.
Reflecting on recent events, Lecornu said he had drawn several “necessary conclusions” from the consultations held in past weeks. “All issues raised during the consultations held in recent days will be open to parliamentary debate,” he stated, emphasizing that both deputies and senators “will be able to take on their responsibilities, and the debates must be seen through to the end.”
He also stressed that “restoring our public finances remains a priority for our future and our sovereignty: no one will be able to evade this necessity.” Lecornu further urged that while “all ambitions are legitimate and useful,” anyone joining the government must “commit to setting aside presidential ambitions for 2027.”
In his final point, Lecornu underscored the importance of rejuvenating the administration, asserting that “the new government team must embody renewal and diversity of skills.”
As he returns to the helm, Lecornu pledged, “I will do everything to succeed in this mission,” signaling his determination to guide France out of political paralysis and restore stability to both its governance and economy.
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