Lecornu Races to Form Government

What is happening in France may not stay in France

Bond markets are losing patience with political paralysis

Left-wing government, dissolution or early presidential election: the central bloc tears itself apart over the executive's options

While Sébastien Lecornu has until Wednesday evening to reach a compromise with the political forces, Edouard Philippe called for an early presidential election, shocking the Macronist camp. Breaking another taboo, Elisabeth Borne opened the door to suspending the pension reform.

Macron urged to resign to resolve France's political crisis

France's President Emmanuel Macron faces mounting pressure, even from allies, to find a solution to the country's political deadlock.

LIVE, political crisis: Emmanuel Macron did not mention dissolution with the presidents of the two Houses of Parliament, Yaël Braun-Pivet says

While Sébastien Lecornu has until Wednesday evening to conduct "final negotiations," as requested by Emmanuel Macron, the prime minister finally laid down a master move on Tuesday by opening the door to a "suspension" of the pension reform.

France: 'Time's up' for Lecornu — Macron moves ahead

Close allies are abandoning him and calling for his resignation.

Blanche Léridon: "A rapid campaign is possible, but the outcome of the vote is uncertain"

The interview with the political scientist: "Emmanuel Macron remains the only person who can appoint the prime minister, and nothing suggests he would be willing to appoint a left-wing head of government."

France: Final attempt at a government of national purpose; new elections closer

Lecornu continues discussions with political delegations in an attempt to form a government of national purpose charged with handling two priorities: the 2026 budget law and the institutional future of New Caledonia, shaken by weeks of tensions

Macron in the Elysee bunker, besieged by the two extremes

New legislative elections could halve Macron's deputies, a foretold debacle. The idea of resignation, however, does not exist, reiterate the latest loyalists

France at a crossroads: Government crisis in France – the prime minister fights for a compromise

Prime Minister Lecornu is seeking a way out of the crisis. If he fails, the French could be called to vote again as early as November.

France: "Nobody in Paris believes this will still lead to a government"

By this evening, France's former prime minister Lecornu is expected to reach a government compromise. Can he meet this task? And: What could a wealth tax achieve?

The government hires Garrigues and other firms to execute multimillion-euro operations for the 'SEPI Digital', and the SETT signs a framework agreement with top-tier law firms in Spain to speed up funding from the Perte Chip, the Next Tech Fund and the Spain Audiovisual Hub Fund in less than a year.384333

Four ways out of France's political stalemate Sébastien Lecornu will return Wednesday afternoon to the Élysée Palace after negotiating with the parties. Macron will then have to decide whether to name another prime minister, call elections, or resign.

Emmanuel Macron heeft de crisis in de Franse politiek volledig aan zichzelf te wijten

How would an early presidential election unfold if Emmanuel Macron resigns?

Voices calling for Emmanuel Macron to leave office have multiplied since the resignation of Sébastien Lecornu. The process for a new election, tightly regulated, would take place no later than 35 days after the president's departure from the Élysée.

Pressure mounts on Macron to resign as a way out of France's crisis

The resigning prime minister meets with the parties to seek an agreement that avoids legislative elections or the president's downfall.

EXPLAINED - A huge debt mountain, a paralyzed parliament and political egos: Answers to the government crisis in France

The French are in the worst political crisis in decades. How did it come to this? And what happens next? An overview.

France’s political crisis leaves budget plans in disarray

Spending can be rolled over, but this would prevent measures to tackle France's worrying public deficit.

Macron no longer rules out calling early legislative elections in France

He receives the presidents of both chambers at the Élysée amid growing criticism and calls for the resignation of his own allies.

France's political paralysis aggravates the economic and social crisis, boosting the far right

France's historic political paralysis has become an economic time bomb, threatening the country's credibility and euro-area stability. A Le Figaro poll shows about 70% of the French favor Macron's resignation, while surveys in the last quarter indicate 65–75% hold a negative view of the president. Following the resignation of Sébastien Lecornu after 26 days trying to form a government, parties across the spectrum are scrambling to form a new government or call elections. Le Canard Enchaîné reports that prefects have been quietly told to prepare for early legislative elections between November 16 and 13. Analysts warn that Macron's resignation or a new government could be the best way to extricate France from the crisis caused by recent policy choices, with the crisis potentially boosting far-right votes in forthcoming elections. Economists warn of significant costs, with the OFCE estimating the economic impact at over 15 billion euros. Observers note the sequence of four prime ministers in a short span and the fragile state of governance, while European allies watch France with concern as the crisis deepens.

How Emmanuel Macron's political weakness in Paris is shaking Europe's stability

ANALYSIS - The institutional crisis in France, a pillar of European integration, worries its partners more and more, who fear destabilizing the bloc, already weakened by external threats.

Political crisis: Lecornu's resignation a 'knockout blow' for Emmanuel Macron, says the international press

The international press calls Lecornu's resignation a 'knockout blow' for Emmanuel Macron as a political crisis unfolds. An announced disaster, a record-short tenure. After the French prime minister's resignation on Monday, October 6, the media criticize Macron, blaming him for this 'chaos' in politics that once again plunges the country into a period of great instability.