L’HAY-LES-ROSES, France: France’s newly re-appointed prime minister acknowledged Saturday that there weren’t "a lot of candidates" for his job — and that he might not last long in the post given the country’s deep political divides. Sebastien Lecornu, renamed by President Emmanuel Macron late Friday after a week of political chaos, called for calm and for the support of political parties to produce a budget for the European Union’s No. 2 economy before looming deadlines. His appointment is seen as Macron’s last chance to reinvigorate his second term, which runs until 2027.

PARIS: France’s caretake prime minister on Wednesday said he saw a path to forming a new government but that the “final stretch” would be difficult, adding that it was possible…

The announcement came after last-ditch talks by outgoing premier Sebastien Lecornu failed to find a solution to crisis.

Government spokesperson says it may be ‘last chance’ for politicians to regain credibility and cut risk of far right taking power

PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron will convene a meeting of France’s mainstream political parties on Friday ahead of a self-imposed deadline to name a new prime minister, as the…

Sébastien Lecornu resigned on Monday after 26 days in the job and he said two days later his "mission is over".

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, reappointing him after he quit the job earlier this week.

Four days after he resigned as prime minister, Lecornu is returning to the post.

Sébastien Lecornu had resigned as prime minister hours after forming his cabinet. He then led talks during the week, saying he believed there was still a way forward for passing a…

Lecornu, who resigned as PM on Monday, is tasked with urgently delivering a budget to parliament

The reappointment of Sébastien Lecornu to form a 'government of mission' that would be 'disconnected from presidential ambitions' has reignited criticism of the president, who has…

France’s newly re-appointed prime minister acknowledged Saturday that few candidates were willing to take the job and warned he may not remain in office...

L’HAY-LES-ROSES, France: France’s newly re-appointed prime minister acknowledged Saturday that there weren’t "a lot of candidates" for his job — and that he might not last long in…

The government of Sébastien Lecornu includes several members who served in previous governments. Among new appointments is former labor minister Catherine Vautrin, now defense…

The French presidency announced Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's new cabinet line-up on Sunday.

Unveiled Sunday night, the new government led by reappointed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces two-confidence votes this week and must push through a budget before year's end.

The political crisis that has gripped France since the June 2024 snap elections sharply intensified in recent days, leaving political leaders visibly on edge – and, at times,…

The old prime minister is back with a new team, but it can’t last: a democracy can’t have a president with the powers of a king, says French historian Pierre Purseigle

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will give his policy speech on Tuesday, with the survival of his government possibly hinging on the concessions he makes to the opposition…