14/10/2025 During his general policy statement on 14 October 2025, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu addressed internal conflicts, promising a 'serious and reliable budget' within three months and emergency measures. He proposed suspending the 2023 pension reform until the presidential election, ensuring no age increase until January 2028. Lecornu emphasized the need for a budget and urgent actions amid ongoing political tensions.
10/10/2025 President Emmanuel Macron reinstated Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister on 10 October 2025 after his brief resignation, tasking him with 48-hour talks to stabilize the government. Lecornu also temporarily assumed the role of Minister of Armed Forces following Bruno Le Maire's resignation. The move drew similar political criticism as before.
06/10/2025 Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveiled his cabinet on 5 October 2025 but resigned the next day, 6 October, after just 836 minutes—the shortest government lifespan in over a century under the Fifth Republic. The resignation followed criticism from across the political spectrum, including from right-wing leader Bruno Retailleau, over the cabinet's composition failing to deliver promised change. Lecornu described himself as the 'weakest prime minister' amid parliamentary divisions.
09/09/2025 Sébastien Lecornu was appointed Prime Minister of France by President Emmanuel Macron on 9 September 2025, succeeding François Bayrou who resigned after a failed vote of confidence. As a long-time Macron loyalist and former Minister of Armed Forces, Lecornu was tasked with stabilizing the government amid political turmoil. He received support from former President Nicolas Sarkozy shortly after his appointment.
