Macron names Sebastien Lecornu as new French prime minister A longtime Macron loyalist, Lecornu is now France's fourth prime minister in barely a year The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025
The Guardian view on political chaos in France: time for Emmanuel Macron to face reality and compromise with the left Editorial: The French president has seen four prime ministers come and go in three years. The rancorous stasis of his second term is a gift to Marine Le Pen The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2025
After the prime minister's fall, France braces for 'Block Everything' protests Although French President Macron did not take long to name a new prime minister, Wednesday’s demonstrations mark the start of a prolonged season of unrest and deep discontent Euronews · Sep 9, 2025
France's 'Block Everything' protests bring chaos and pigs' heads as Macron seeks new PM France is bracing for potential violence as tens of thousands of protesters are expected to join a day of disruption across the country The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025
FTSE 100 up as Anglo American strikes Teck deal The FTSE 100 index closed up 21.09 points, or 0.2%, at 9,242.53. The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025
Why France’s government collapsed (again), and what Macron might do next French Prime Minister François Bayrou on Monday failed to win a confidence vote in parliament (194 votes in favour, 364 against) and has submitted his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, who will have to appoint a new head of government or dissolve the National Assembly. How may the result of… The Conversation · Sep 9, 2025
Starmer now one of the West’s most unpopular leaders – even ranking lower than Trump Keir Starmer is more unpopular than most Western leaders, including Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni, as a new poll shows the prime minister’s approval rating hitting a record low The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025
Pig heads left outside Paris mosques in ‘despicable’ act It is an insult to Muslims, for whom pigs are considered impure The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025
Senegal's Sonko cancels first official trip to France scheduled for September The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has cancelled his first official trip to France, scheduled for 23 September. Radio France Internationale · Sep 9, 2025
French Government Collapses: What Happens Next — and Who Will Be the Next PM? Bayrou ousted in 364-194 vote on 8 September 2025; Macron seeks new PM as France faces €44bn cuts backlash, protests & far-right surge. What's next for political crisis International Business Times UK · Sep 9, 2025
Emmanuel Macron appoints his third prime minister in a year Sébastien Lecornu, a presidential ally, is tasked with bringing France’s divided parties together to pass a budget The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2025
France to get third PM in a year as Bayrou resigns after confidence vote – as it happened Emmanuel Macron to name successor ‘within days’ as political crisis grips France The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2025
Why Was the French Prime Minister Ousted? Inside the French Government Collapse and Macron's Struggle for Stability French Prime Minister François Bayrou ousted after confidence vote, deepening government collapse and Macron's struggle for political stability. International Business Times UK · Sep 9, 2025
Tuesday briefing: As yet another prime minister resigns, France may have become ungovernable In today’s newsletter: After François Bayrou resigned, Emmanuel Macron is looking for his sixth prime minister since assuming power The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2025 How Keir Starmer’s polling became one of the worst in the west – in charts The UK prime minister’s approval is among the lowest at home and abroad
Euronews · Sep 9, 2025 What’s next for Macron and who could become France’s next prime minister? After François Bayrou’s downfall, Emmanuel Macron faces the tough decision of whether to find a fifth prime minister in under two years or call for snap elections.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 9, 2025 Macron names close ally Lecornu as new prime minister French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday named defence minister and his close ally Sebastien Lecornu as the new prime minister to resolve a deepening political crisis as protests loom in the next days.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2025 Morning Mail: The Boris Johnson files, online watchdog slams big tech, French government collapses eSafety commissioner says companies not doing enough to prevent sharing of harmful material
We Got This Covered · Sep 8, 2025 Macron’s political crisis worsens as his fifth prime minister is toppled, and now he’s running out of options France isn't getting any better.
International Business Times · Sep 8, 2025 Macron Scrambles To Find New French PM After Bayrou Ousted President Emmanuel Macron will accept the resignation of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Tuesday after his government was ejected in a confidence vote, with the French leader rushing to find a successor and stave off a new political crisis.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 8, 2025 CLONE - Bayrou set to quit as France’s first PM removed by confidence vote François Bayrou, the first prime minister in the history of modern France to be removed in a confidence vote rather than a motion of no confidence, is set to tender his resignation on Tuesday morning, according to a source cited by French news agency AFP
Radio France Internationale · Sep 8, 2025 Bayrou set to quit as France’s first PM removed by confidence vote François Bayrou, the first prime minister in the history of modern France to be removed in a confidence vote rather than a motion of no confidence, is set to tender his resignation on Tuesday morning, according to a source cited by French news agency AFP
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2025 François Bayrou ousted as French PM after losing confidence vote Government collapses after Emmanuel Macron’s ally wins support of just 194 MPs with 364 against
Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2025 French government collapses after PM Bayrou ousted in confidence vote French Parliament votes to bring down the Bayrou-led government over its plans to cut about $52bn to reduce the debt.
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025 The big decision facing Macron as France set to lose fifth Prime Minister in two years IN FULL