Overview

• The Élysée said it accepted Sébastien Lecornu’s resignation, with newly named ministers reverting to caretaker roles.
• Lecornu quit after 27 days in office, the shortest-serving premier of the Fifth Republic, citing threats of no-confidence and a lack of cross-party compromise.
• His cabinet lineup drew backlash across the spectrum, including ire over Bruno Le Maire’s move to defense, as Republicans, the far right and the left rejected the approach.
• French markets fell on the news, with the CAC 40 down roughly 1.5%–2% and the euro slipping about 0.7%.
• President Emmanuel Macron now weighs limited options reported by outlets — appoint another prime minister or consider new legislative elections — with passage of a savings-focused budget still in doubt.