France is experiencing severe political turmoil following the stunning resignation of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Monday, October 6, 2025, after less than a month in office and just hours after unveiling his cabinet NPReuronews.
Political Paralysis Deepens
Lecornu became France’s fifth prime minister in less than two years French PM resigns after 27 days sparking fresh political chaos, making his brief tenure a symbol of the country’s deepening political instability. In his resignation statement, Lecornu said “each political party is behaving as if they have their own majority in parliament” and that the “conditions were not fulfilled” to stay in office French PM resigns after 27 days sparking fresh political chaos.
The resignation comes after your reported development that President Emmanuel Macron asked Lecornu to develop a stability plan by Wednesday evening—an unexpected twist that underscores the desperation of the political situation.
Root Causes
Lecornu’s resignation underscores the paralysis that has gripped France since inconclusive 2024 elections left no party with an outright majority France’s prime minister resigns after less than a month on the job | CNN. This fragmented parliament has made it nearly impossible to form a stable government or pass crucial legislation, particularly budget reforms needed to address France’s economic challenges.
Market Impact
French markets tumbled after the resignation, throwing the country into another political crisis and raising the prospect of snap elections France-Germany Bond Spread Reaches Highest This Year as PM Lecornu Quits – Bloomberg. The Paris stock exchange saw sharp declines as you noted, reflecting investor concerns about France’s ability to tackle its fiscal problems amid ongoing political chaos.
Limited Options for Macron
Macron now finds himself cornered, with few good options left: call a snap election or step down and trigger a new presidential election France’s prime minister resigns after less than a month on the job | CNN. Opposition parties have intensified calls for the president to resign, arguing that his leadership has failed to provide the stability France needs.
The crisis represents one of the most turbulent periods in modern French politics, with no clear path forward as the country struggles with budget deadlock and mounting economic pressures.
