Macron reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as French PM

Macron reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as French PM

Xinhua
11 Oct 2025, 02:45 GMT+

Lecornu was reappointed prime minister four days after stepping down.

PARIS, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday evening reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, announced the Presidency, four days after accepting his resignation.

The Elysee Palace said in the statement that Lecornu has been tasked with forming a new government.

Following his reappointment, Lecornu said on social media that the political crisis, which has stirred public anger and damaged France's image and interests, "must come to an end." He pledged to "do everything possible to ensure France has a budget by the end of the year."

Lecornu resigned on Monday, less than a month after being appointed by Macron and just one day after unveiling part of his cabinet lineup, saying that the conditions "were no longer in place" for him to remain in office.

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