Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's resignation plunged France into a political crisis as President Macron faces calls to dissolve parliament or resign. Politics
Facing criticism from all sides, France's new prime minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned less than 24 hours after naming his government and after less than a month in office, plunging the country into a deep political crisis. Politics
French prime minister resigns hours after naming new government The Washington Post Politics
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu ruled out using a constitutional tool that would avoid a full parliamentary vote, hoping for compromise among divided lawmakers. Politics
French President Emmanuel Macron is searching for a fourth prime minister in 12 months after the National Assembly ousted François Bayrou in a no-confidence vote. Politics
French President Emmanuel Macron is searching for a fourth prime minister in 12 months, after the National Assembly ousted François Bayrou in a no-confidence vote, making economic reform a challenge. Politics
Sébastien Lecornu, 39, is a Macron loyalist who has served as defense minister since 2022. The National Assembly ousted former Prime Minister François Bayrou in a no-confidence vote on Monday. Politics
French Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a confidence vote in parliament after nine months in office. The far-left and extreme-right joined other parties to stop his plans to cut the budget deficit. Politics
French Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted in a no-confidence vote over a controversial debt plan, forcing President Emmanuel Macron to pick a new prime minister for the fourth time in a year. Politics
Prime Minister François Bayrou failed a confidence vote aimed at breaking an impasse over the budget, adding more pressure on President Emmanuel Macron. Politics
The French prime minister has proposed drastic spending cuts and tax increases to shore up the country’s accounts, but his plan could backfire. Politics
