Emmanuel Macron Reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as French Prime Minister Amid Deepening Political Crisis

In a surprise political move, French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as Prime Minister, just days after accepting his resignation. The decision follows a week of intense negotiations and political turmoil as Macron seeks to break France’s growing parliamentary deadlock.

The 39-year-old Lecornu, who resigned on Monday after failing to secure consensus on a new cabinet, has now been tasked with forming a fresh government capable of delivering the 2026 national budget and restoring stability. Macron’s office confirmed the appointment on Friday evening, emphasizing the need for “collective responsibility” among all political forces.

In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Lecornu said he accepted the position “out of duty,” pledging to “end the political crisis that exasperates the French people” and to ensure France has a budget before year’s end. He called for a government that “reflects the reality of parliament but is not held hostage to partisan interests.”

Political Divisions Deepen Across France

Lecornu’s reinstatement marks the latest twist in what observers describe as France’s most volatile political period in decades. Macron had met earlier with leaders of most major parties—excluding the far-right National Rally (RN) and far-left France Unbowed—in a last-ditch effort to secure parliamentary cooperation.

The reaction to Lecornu’s return has been overwhelmingly critical. RN leader Jordan Bardella labeled the move a “bad joke,” vowing to bring down the government through a no-confidence motion. Leftist leaders similarly denounced the reappointment as proof of a “disconnected” presidency.

Despite mounting opposition, National Assembly President Yael Braun-Pivet urged lawmakers to resume work, saying, “Now it’s time to get down to business.”

Lecornu now faces the dual challenge of forming a viable cabinet and passing a contentious budget through a fractured parliament, as Macron’s centrist government continues to lose support from both political flanks.

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