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Macron Appoints Sébastien Lecornu as France’s Prime Minister in Budget Showdown

Lecornu is tasked with forging parliamentary agreements to pass a 2026 budget after Bayrou’s defeat.

French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu arrives at the Elysee Palace, on the day of a summit of the "Coalition of the Willing", in Paris, France, September 4, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/ File Photo
France's President Emmanuel Macron reacts as he greets Ukraine's President prior to their meeting, at The Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on September 3, 2025. A so-called Coalition of the Willing, counting some 30 countries, intends to provide support to Ukraine's military and possibly deploy some of its own soldiers to Ukraine when and if a ceasefire is agreed. The deployment would aim to deter future Russian aggression. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP) (Photo by LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP via Getty Images)
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FILE - French President Emmanuel Macron arrives to speak after attending a video conference with members of the so-called "coalition of the willing", Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at the Fort de Bregancon in Bormes-les-Mimosas, southern France. (AP Photo/Philippe Magoni, Pool, File)

Overview

  • François Bayrou lost a confidence vote 364–194 over his austerity plan and resigned on Tuesday after nine months in office.
  • The Élysée says Lecornu will consult all parties in parliament to seek compromises on the budget before proposing a cabinet.
  • The choice signals continuity of Macron’s pro‑business agenda under a minority government.
  • Far‑right National Rally figures suggest conditional openness to support the new premier, while Socialist leaders say they will not participate.
  • Nationwide disruptions are planned by “Block Everything” on Sept. 10 with airport delays expected, followed by union strikes on Sept. 18, as authorities deploy 80,000 police.