Macron Reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as French Prime Minister After Brief Resignation

Why Macron Reappointed Lecornu as Prime Minister: A High-Stakes Political Move in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister, just five days after his resignation from the same role, which he had held for less than a month. The decision, announced on October 10, 2025, came despite public and political criticism, as Lecornu remains one of Macron’s most trusted allies.

Lecornu had first been appointed on September 9, 2025, but resigned shortly after forming a partially completed cabinet that was met with widespread disapproval. His brief tenure became one of the shortest in French political history.

By reinstating him, Macron signaled continued confidence in Lecornu’s leadership as France faces political and economic turbulence. The new Prime Minister is expected to form a fresh government within days, ahead of the presentation of France’s 2026 national budget. Analysts say Macron hopes the move will stabilize his administration, though doubts remain about Lecornu’s ability to address deepening unrest and divisions in the country.