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Lecornu, Bayrou, Barnier: how the resignation of three French prime ministers signals a profound crisis in democracy

France has been experiencing an unprecedented political crisis since President Emmanuel Macron dissolved parliament in June 2024. For political scientist Rémi Lefebvre, this deadlock is not only institutional: it reveals a crisis of representative governance fuelled by mistrust, social fragmentation and the erosion of majority rule.

The Conversation

Former French PM says Macron should resign amid deepening political crisis

Édouard Philippe says Macron should announce an early presidential election once France passes a budget for next year.

Euronews

France's political turmoil drags on: What are the economic risks?

France’s political crisis is fuelling economic and market uncertainty, with risks to growth and compliance with EU borrowing rules. Bond spreads have widened, reforms are stalled, and analysts warn the ECB may need to act if the situation continues to deteriorate.

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Macron under pressure to call snap parliamentary elections or resign

French president’s former allies join opponents in demanding he act to end a spiralling political crisis

The Guardian - UK

Far-right National Rally snubs French PM’s bid to salvage cabinet amid political turmoil – as it happened

Bardella and Le Pen decline Lecornu’s invitation for talks to solve crisis

The Guardian - UK

Outgoing Prime Minister Lecornu prepares for talks to end political gridlock

France's outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is expected to meet a clutch of top politicians on Tuesday as part of a last-ditch effort to rally cross-party support for a cabinet line-up.

Radio France Internationale

France’s latest prime minister has resigned after less than a month – what will Emmanuel Macron do now?

French prime minister Sébastien Lecornu has resigned after less than a month in the role, making him the fourth to leave the office in the past year and a half.

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France is in crisis but bond markets leave other governments at risk of meltdown too

Investors rattled by resignation of French PM but country is not alone in trying to grapple with political maths

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 finishes lower as political woe in Paris jolts CAC 40

The FTSE 100 index closed down 12.11 points, or 0.1%, at 9,479.14.

Evening Standard

What comes next for France after PM Sébastien Lecornu's shock resignation?

Lecornu's abrupt resignation plunges France into a deeper political crisis and leaves French President Emmanuel Macron with few options.

Euronews

What happened on a chaotic day in French politics – and what next?

Sébastien Lecornu agreed two days’ extension to his 27-day premiership in last-ditch effort to form government

The Guardian - UK

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns just weeks after appointment

Following his resignation on Monday, Lecornu became the shortest-serving prime minister of France since 1958.

Euronews

Why Did French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu Resign? Shocking Exit Plunges France Into Fresh Political Crisis Weeks After Appointment

France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned just weeks after his appointment, sparking fresh chaos. Markets reacted sharply to the political crisis.

International Business Times

Lecornu bemoans lack of compromise across political spectrum as he resigns as French PM – as it happened

Departure after less than a month follows fierce criticism of Macron’s new cabinet

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International Business Times

France's New PM Resigns After Less Than Month In Office

France's new prime minister resigned on Monday after less than a month in office, sinking the country further into a political crisis and dealing a fresh blow to President Emmanuel Macron.

The Guardian - UK

Macron asks outgoing French PM to make last-ditch effort to resolve political crisis

French president requests Sébastien Lecornu stay on for 48 hours after he quit complaining of ‘egos’

Radio France Internationale

French PM Lecornu quits a day after naming cabinet

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday asked outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to hold final talks with political parties to find a way out of the political crisis by Wednesday evening. The decision came hours after Lecornu handed his resignation as prime minister less than a month into the job.

Evening Standard

France loses yet another prime minister as Sebastien Lecornu sensationally quits plunging country into deeper crisis

Sebastien Lecornu handed his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron on Monday morning

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The Independent UK

France’s new prime minister resigns after less than a month in the job

French president Emmanuel Macron has accepted his resignation

Euronews

New French Prime Minister Lecornu assembles cabinet amid intense protests

Amid protests, Lecornu finalised the cabinet with Bruno Le Maire as the armed forces minister. President Macron's allies retain posts, and a general policy speech is awaited.

Radio France Internationale

French PM Lecornu holds on to key ministers in new government

The presidency announced the first members of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's cabinet on Sunday evening, just two days before the premier is due to give a key policy speech. France's new government contains several familiar faces, with the ministers of the interior, foreign affairs and justice among those holding on…

International Business Times

France Unveils New Government Amid Political Deadlock

French President Emmanuel Macron named a new government on Sunday, putting together a team under Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu as he struggles to pull the country out of a political crisis.

International Business Times

French PM Under Pressure To Put Together Cabinet

France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was under mounting pressure on Sunday to pull together a cabinet as he struggled to ensure support on the left and right.

Radio France Internationale

French prime minister under pressure to put together cabinet

France's new Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu was under mounting pressure on Sunday to pull together a cabinet as he struggled to ensure support on the left and right.

Euronews

French photojournalist Antoni Lallican killed by a Russian drone in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region

French President Emmanuel Macron was quick to react to the announcement, praising and expressing his condolences to the late journalist in a post on X.

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