French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has resigned only 27 days after taking office, making him the shortest-serving prime minister in the country’s history. He submitted his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Monday, October 6.
Lecornu was appointed on September 9, a day after his predecessor François Bayrou stepped down following a failed confidence vote in parliament. Macron, a longtime ally of Lecornu, had hoped his appointment would stabilize the government. Instead, the resignation has deepened France’s political turmoil.
Budget Cuts Sparked Unrest
The crisis stems from unpopular budget cuts introduced in early September, when the cabinet approved a plan to slash $44 billion from welfare and public sector programs in an effort to curb mounting debt. The move triggered widespread anger among citizens and opposition parties.
That backlash led to Bayrou’s ouster in a confidence vote, paving the way for Lecornu’s short-lived tenure. But facing the same political deadlock and mounting pressure, Lecornu was unable to withstand the turmoil and stepped down.
Renewed Uncertainty
With Lecornu’s resignation, France once again finds itself in political limbo. The combination of austerity measures, parliamentary divisions, and public discontent has left Macron’s government struggling to maintain stability.
Analysts warn that the resignation could further erode confidence in the administration and intensify calls for fresh elections as the country grapples with both economic and political crises.
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