Political Crisis in France: Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu Resigns Less Than 24 Hours After Announcing His Government
A new and unprecedented twist has shaken French politics. Barely appointed as Prime Minister on September 9, Sébastien Lecornu submitted his resignation on Monday to President Emmanuel Macron, who immediately accepted it, according to a statement from the Élysée Palace.
The decision came just one day after the partial announcement of his cabinet on Sunday evening. This third government in less than a year has lasted barely twelve hours, setting a record for brevity in the history of the Fifth Republic.
Mounting Pressure and Harsh Criticism
From the moment of his appointment, Lecornu faced backlash from the opposition and parts of the right. The announcement of his ministerial team, which was meant to mark a new political chapter, instead reignited criticism and deepened divisions. He had been scheduled to present his general policy statement and outline his budgetary priorities before the National Assembly on Tuesday. That appearance will no longer take place.
A Country in Political Deadlock
This lightning resignation further deepens the institutional crisis that has been weakening France for months. Not in decades has the Republic faced such political instability. President Emmanuel Macron once again finds himself on the front line, grappling with an impasse that seems increasingly difficult to resolve.
What Comes Next?
The sudden fall of the Lecornu government has reignited speculation about the future of the executive branch. Several voices, growing louder by the hour, are calling for a new dissolution of the National Assembly — or even for Macron’s own resignation. For now, France sinks deeper into political uncertainty, with no clear direction in sight.
Translated from Abderrazzak Boussaid’s French article – le7tv
