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Sébastien Lecornu, appointed France's fifth prime minister in two years, is tasked with passing a contentious budget amid political fragmentation and protests. His challenge is to navigate a divided parliament and opposition protests over fiscal reforms and deficit reduction measures.
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French Prime Minister Lecornu narrowly avoided ousting after parliament rejected motions to topple his government amid political deadlock. He suspended pension reform until 2027 to secure support for the 2026 budget, facing opposition from both the far-left and far-right. Macron's second term remains fragile as parliament remains divided.
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France's government, led by Prime Minister Se9bastien Lecornu, struggles to pass a social security bill amid political fragmentation. Concessions to the Socialists, including suspending Macron's pension reform, have alienated allies. Failure to pass the budget risks a funding shortfall and further instability, with key votes upcoming.