Lucrezia Ciotti The French political scene has returned to a tense moment, marked by institutional uncertainty and growing distrust of the Elysée Palace. After days of negotiations, Emmanuel Macron has chosen to re-entrust the task of premier to Sébastien Lecornu, who had just resigned a few days earlier. This decision, rather than dispelling the shadows over the government's stability, reignited debate over the president's ability to manage a fragmented majority and an increasingly polarized political climate.
French Government, Macron's Gamble: Lecornu Appointed Prime Minister Again
Four days after Sébastien's resignation Lecornu, Emmanuel Macron has chosen to confirm him again at the head of the government French, charging him with forming a new executive. According to the Elysée, the president has decided to give him “carte blanche” to conduct the political negotiations and formulate proposals for appointment of future ministers.
The announcement came after the 48-hour deadline that Macron himself had set himself to find a solution, following a week marked by exhausting negotiations with his allies.
Lecornu, in a message posted on X, stated that accept "out of duty" the mission entrusted to him, committing himself “to provide France with a budget by the end of the year and to address the daily problems of our compatriots.” He stressed, however, that this objective can only be achieved through a broad parliamentary debate and a government “capable of embodying renewal and diversity of skills”. Among its priorities are the political stability, the recovery of public finances and the need for “put an end to a crisis that is exasperating the people French and damaging the country's image."
I accept – out of duty – the mission entrusted to me by the President of the Republic to do everything possible to provide France with a budget for the end of the year and to respond to the daily life problems of our compatriots.
We must put an end to this political crisis...
— Sebastien Lecornu (@SebLecornu) October 10, 2025
French Government: Lecornu Appointed Prime Minister Again: Reactions and Controversy
La decision Macron to recall Lecornu to Matignon has provoked strong reactions from the opposition, who interpreted the choice as a sign of weakness and closure. Jordan Bardella, president of the Rassemblement National, spoke about "a a bad joke, a democratic shame and a humiliation for the French”, announcing the intention to immediately present a motion of no confidence. Also Marine Le Pen he argued that “censorship is inevitable” and that the dissolution of the National Assembly would now be only a matter of time.
From the left front, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of La France Insoumise, described the incident as a “ridiculous comedy”, arguing that Macron “Macron can only do so”Other political forces, such as the Socialists and the Ecologists, have expressed disappointment with the outcome of the consultations and the lack of a real spirit of collaboration. According to Marine Tondelier, guide of ecologists, “you leave the meetings without any answers on anything”, while the socialist secretary Olivier Faure he spoke of a missed opportunity to start a constructive dialogue.
In this climate of widespread mistrust, France finds itself back at square one, with a government born under the banner of protest and political uncertainty.