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Macron Gives Lecornu 48 Hours for Last‑Chance Deal as Dissolution Looms

Any new cabinet faces immediate censure threats from the RN, limiting Macron's options.

Sébastien Lecornu, après sa démission, à Matignon, le 6 octobre.
French outgoing Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who presented his government's resignation to the French president this morning, delivers a statement at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, France, October 6, 2025. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/Pool
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Overview

  • After his resignation was accepted, Sébastien Lecornu was tasked with reporting by Wednesday night on whether a compromise can be forged.
  • Talks at Matignon with the centrist-right "socle commun" and parliamentary leaders are narrowed to two priorities: passing the 2026 budget and handling New Caledonia.
  • The Élysée says the president will "take responsibility" if talks fail, with options discussed including dissolution, a cohabitation-style prime minister, or a technical figure.
  • The RN and its UDR allies vow to censure every government until new elections, while LFI pushes for Macron's departure and a destitution motion's admissibility is due Wednesday.
  • Polling cited by TF1 and Le Figaro shows about 66%–70% support for dissolution, as ex‑PM Édouard Philippe urges an early presidential election after the 2026 budget is adopted.