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Lecornu survives no-confidence votes as pension reform put on hold

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence votes in parliament on Thursday, securing critical support from the Socialist Party after agreeing to suspend President Emmanuel Macron’s contentious pension reform until after the 2027 presidential election. The motions, brought......

Macron threatens to dissolve parliament as Lecornu faces no-confidence votes

French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a stark warning, stating he will dissolve the National Assembly and call for new elections if Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s government is ousted by a no-confidence vote. The announcement comes as Lecornu, just days into his tenure, faces mounting......

Lecornu faces crucial challenge as socialists demand halt to pension reform

Sébastien Lecornu confronts a pivotal moment in his political career as he prepares to deliver his general policy statement before the National Assembly. Scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday, the address will play a decisive role in shaping the Socialist Party’s stance on upcoming motions of no......

Lecornu unveils second government as France faces deepening political turmoil

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has formed a new 34-member government just two days after being reappointed by President Emmanuel Macron, in a renewed effort to stabilize France’s volatile political landscape and secure approval for the 2025 national budget. The new cabinet, described......

France: Tensions rise between Lecornu and The Republicans

A political clash has emerged in France between Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and Les Républicains (LR) after the conservative party announced it would not join his upcoming government. In response, Lecornu—who resigned and was then reappointed as prime minister—declared......

Macron surprises observers by reappointing Lecornu as prime minister

Emmanuel Macron has once again appointed Sébastien Lecornu as France’s prime minister, a decision that has sparked surprise and criticism both domestically and internationally. The move comes after a period of political uncertainty and a series of short-lived premierships. Political reaction......

Macron searches for sixth prime minister amid France’s political turmoil

French President Emmanuel Macron faces escalating political challenges as he seeks his sixth prime minister in under two years, amid widening governmental fractures and investor concerns over the country’s ballooning deficit. The Élysée Palace announced on Wednesday that Macron plans......

Van fire sparks explosions near Matignon in central Paris, swiftly contained

Several loud explosions erupted on Tuesday morning on Rue de Varenne, just steps from the Hôtel de Matignon in Paris’s 7th arrondissement. Authorities reported that a van caught fire shortly after 9:30 a.m., prompting emergency services to quickly secure the area and establish a safety perimeter......

Sebastien Lecornu resigns amid France’s deepening political deadlock

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has stepped down only a month after taking office, citing a paralyzing political deadlock that he says has made governance impossible. His resignation, announced on Monday, underscores France’s deepening political instability following a year marked by recurring......