In a dramatic twist in Paris on Monday, France’s newly appointed prime minister, Sebastien Lecornu, resigned just hours after unveiling his cabinet.
Here's what happened and why it matters for young global citizens, entrepreneurs, and travelers watching France’s evolving political landscape.
Lecornu, a close ally of President Emmanuel Macron, spent weeks negotiating with political parties before revealing his ministers on October 5. The lineup sparked a rare consensus: critics from the left said it skewed too right, while some on the right wanted more bold moves.
According to the Elysee Palace, "Mr. Sebastien Lecornu has submitted the resignation of his government to the President of the Republic, who has accepted it."
This unexpected move makes Lecornu the fifth prime minister in two years, a clear sign of the gridlock in France’s National Assembly since Macron’s re-election in 2022—when no party secured a majority. A snap parliamentary vote last year further fractured the political map.
Far-right National Rally leader Jordan Bardella seized on the moment, calling for fresh elections: "There can be no return to stability without a return to the polls and the dissolution of the National Assembly."
For global audiences, this rapid turnover highlights the speed at which political tides can turn—and the impact on policy direction across Europe and beyond.
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