French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister just days after his resignation, the Élysée Palace announced on Friday evening.
Lecornu, a close ally of Macron, had taken office only four weeks earlier but resigned earlier this week due to growing tensions within the government. After his resignation, Macron gave him two days to find a resolution to the ongoing political turmoil.
Despite initially expressing no desire to remain in the role, Lecornu later confirmed his decision to accept the position out of a sense of duty. He pledged to work towards the success of the government’s mission, including presenting the national budget before the end of the year.
Before finalizing his decision, Macron held crucial discussions at the Élysée Palace with leaders of most major parliamentary parties, according to French media.
The president faces significant time pressure, as the French constitution requires the prime minister to submit the 2026 budget to parliament by next Monday if the heavily indebted country is to approve it on schedule.
France has been facing a political crisis since the snap elections held in mid-2024 failed to deliver a clear parliamentary majority for any political bloc.
Following talks with party leaders, Lecornu expressed confidence that France could resolve its political deadlock without holding new parliamentary elections.
He stated that a narrow coalition, formed by several political groups including segments of the left-wing opposition, was prepared to agree on the budget and maintain national stability.
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