France’s PM Resigns After Less Than a Month
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu tendered his resignation on Monday, marking one of the shortest tenures for a head of government in the modern French Republic.
Sudden Resignation
Lecornu, who was appointed on September 9, resigned just 27 days into the job. He stepped down less than 24 hours after unveiling his cabinet. The major reason he cited was the inability to secure political compromise amid fragmented party divisions.
Political Backdrop
His government was built in a Parliament with no clear majority, resulting in deep divisions and opposition from multiple parties. Lecornu asserted that many parties acted as though they held a majority, making collective governance impossible.
Consequences and Choices
President Emmanuel Macron immediately accepted the resignation. Now, he faces serious decisions: to appoint a new prime minister capable of governing, or dissolve the National Assembly and call for early elections. The timing is delicate, given urgent budget needs and economic pressures.
Political analysts see Lecornu’s exit as deepening France’s ongoing political crisis, with markets reacting poorly and public confidence faltering. In the months ahead, France’s leaders must rebuild stability or face further uncertainty.
