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Outgoing Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu makes a statement from Matignon in Paris on October 8, 2025 Eliot Blondet Pool Bestimage French outgoing Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu during a statement at the courtyard of the Hotel Matignon in Paris, France on October 8, 2025 Paris France Copyright: xEliotxBlondetx xPoolx xBestimagexEliotxBlondetx xPoolx xBestimagex

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October 9th, 2025

Government crisis in France: Macron to appoint new prime minister by Friday

After intensive negotiations with various parties, the resigned Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has signaled a thaw in relations. President Macron wants to quickly appoint his successor.

By Marion Bergermann