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Macron Summons Party Leaders to Élysée Ahead of Tonight's Prime Minister Choice

Pressure from a Monday budget deadline drives consultations that exclude RN and LFI.

Der französische Präsident Emmanuel Macron
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Le président de la République Emmanuel Macron.
French President Emmanuel Macron waits for Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein at the presidential Elysee Palace, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Overview

  • The Élysée set a self-imposed deadline for naming a new prime minister by Friday evening after Sébastien Lecornu resigned earlier this week.
  • Invitations were sent around 2 a.m. for a 14:30 meeting with party leaders, excluding the National Rally and La France Insoumise.
  • Officials signal a revised 2026 budget could go to the council of ministers on Monday, implying a new cabinet must be in place by the weekend.
  • Scenarios under discussion include reconfirming Lecornu, turning to Jean‑Louis Borloo, choosing a left-leaning figure such as Bernard Cazeneuve, or opting for a technocratic team.
  • Macron has stayed publicly silent as the Banque de France warns uncertainty is hurting confidence, while RN’s Jordan Bardella welcomed the non-invitation and Jean‑Luc Mélenchon urged an early presidential election.