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Lecornu Concedes Weak Position as Left Pushes Censure and Unions Call 2 October Strike

Operating without a cabinet, the prime minister is soliciting written input from social partners to shape the 2026 budget.

Sébastien Lecornu a annoncé mercredi 24 septembre 2025 qu’il leur adresserait « dans les prochains jours » un courrier aux syndicats « pour leur demander leur contribution sur cinq thématiques ». Photo d’illustration de Matignon.
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Le nouveau Premier ministre, Sébastien Lecornu, lors de la cérémonie de passation de pouvoir à Matignon, à Paris, le 10 septembre 2025.

Overview

  • Sébastien Lecornu told union leaders he is the “weakest prime minister of the Fifth Republic,” acknowledging he does not have a reliable parliamentary majority.
  • The intersyndicale said it received no clear answers on its demands and announced a new nationwide day of strikes and protests on 2 October.
  • La France Insoumise called on other left groups to co-sign a censure motion to be filed on 1 October; reporting notes that without a formed government it would target the prime minister alone and could force his resignation if adopted.
  • Matignon said it will ask unions and employers for written contributions on five themes, including social-protection financing and working conditions, and promised further meetings.
  • Media report budget orientations are expected by the end of the week as Lecornu continues discreet consultations, including a meeting with François Hollande, with Medef confirming a 13 October gathering.