President Emmanuel Macron's office on Sunday (October 5, 2025) unveiled a new Cabinet to be led by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, whose most pressing— and most perilous— task will be to win support for a 2026 budget in a fragmented and fractious Parliament.


New Cabinet to Be Led by PM Lecornu, Lack of Stable Majority Poses Threat 

Widespread protests have erupted across France as citizens rally against President Emmanuel Macron's proposed 2026 budget and austerity measures.


France: Anti-Macron Anger Spreads Across Nation | Protest in France Against Budget Plan

French Prime Minister issues a warning against holding snap elections, cautioning that such a move could worsen the country’s political crisis rather than resolve it. The statement comes amid growing tensions and uncertainty in France’s political landscape.


French PM Warns Against Snap Polls to End Political Crisis 