Emmanuel Macron appointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, following the resignation of Francois Bayrou, in the context of political and social tensions.

Sébastien Lecornu, a member of the Renaissance party, has been appointed Prime Minister of France by Emmanuel Macron, following the resignation of Francois Bayrou, who lost the confidence vote. Lecornu, considered a close ally of Macron, is tasked with forming a government in a fragmented parliament, while the country faces social protests and calls for early elections. The new prime minister will need to negotiate a budget for 2026, a major challenge given the rising public debt. Lecornu, with a conservative political background, is seen as a supporter of Macron's economic reforms.