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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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On October 4, 2025, Andrej Babiš's ANO party won the Czech parliamentary election with 34.5% of the vote but fell short of a majority. Babiš plans to form a minority government supported by far-right and populist parties opposing EU climate and migration policies. His victory signals a potential shift in Czech foreign policy closer to Hungary and Slovakia's pro-Russian stance, raising questions about continued support for Ukraine and EU relations.
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On October 6, 2025, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned hours after unveiling his cabinet, which largely mirrored his predecessor's. His resignation follows fierce opposition from both left and right factions, including Les Républicains and the Socialist Party, over the government's austerity budget plans and perceived continuity with Macron's policies. Lecornu's departure deepens France's political deadlock.
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As of October 9, 2025, France remains mired in political deadlock following Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's unprecedented resignation just 14 hours after forming his cabinet. President Emmanuel Macron faces mounting pressure amid a hung parliament and spiraling debt crisis, with no clear majority to pass the budget. Macron is expected to appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours to stabilize governance.