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France's president increasingly isolated as political crisis deepens

As outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s last-ditch 48-hour window to form a new government nears its end, France’s political class and citizens are bracing for the president’s next move.

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What comes next for France after PM Lecornu's shock resignation?

Lecornu's abrupt resignation plunges France into a deeper political crisis and leaves French President Emmanuel Macron with few options.

France

Recently appointed French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns

Following his resignation on Monday, Lecornu became the shortest-serving prime minister of France since 1958.

France

New French PM Lecornu assembles cabinet amid intense protests

Amid protests, Lecornu finalised the cabinet with Bruno Le Maire as the armed forces minister. President Macron's allies retain posts, and a general policy speech is awaited.

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What does Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction mean for France?

Sarkozy received a five-year prison sentence for criminal conspiracy in a complex scheme allegedly involving the former Libyan regime of Muammar Gaddafi.

Europe News

French ex-leader Sarkozy given five-year prison sentence in Libya case

After an extended detailing of its ruling on Thursday, the court sentenced Sarkozy to five years in prison "with deferred effect", an immediate five-year ban on any public function, and a fine of €100,000.

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French budget cut strikes turn violent amid clashes in Paris

France faces nationwide disruption as hundreds of thousands protest against new austerity measures on Thursday. Major unions called for action, with significant impacts on transport and schools.

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Lecornu announces end to 'lifetime' benefits for ex-prime ministers

Lecornu was named prime minister on 9 September, replacing François Bayrou who lost a vote of confidence in parliament after proposing €44 billion in budget cuts in a bid to reign in France's national debt.

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Yellow Vests and Block Everything — two sides of the same French coin?

A new citizens' movement called Block Everything has taken to the streets of France. Is there more to it than a remake of the 2018 Yellow Vests anti-government protests?

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200,000 protest across France in first test for new prime minister

According to the Ministry of the Interior, 200,000 people demonstrated across France but labour unions put the figure at more than 250,000.

France

Emmanuel Macron names Sébastien Lecornu as new French prime minister

Lecornu was already tipped for the position last year and will succeed François Bayrou who was ousted after losing a confidence vote in parliament on Monday.

France

After Bayrou'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

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What’s next for Macron and who could become France’s next PM?

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.

France

Marine Le Pen's appeal trial set for January ahead of French elections

The appeal trial is set to last five weeks, with the verdict expected before next summer, ahead of the high-stakes presidential election in 2027.

France

French PM François Bayrou loses crucial confidence vote in parliament

The centrist leader, who became France’s fourth head of government in less than two years, lost his gamble after calling an unprecedented confidence vote over his austerity plans to rein in the country’s ballooning public deficit.

Europe News

What are the consequences for the EU of political upheaval in France?

The possible fall of the government could weaken France on the European stage.

Economy

The French government is in danger, and so is the French economy

Economic risks are emerging in France while political instability looms, as the third government is in danger of falling in little over a year. Further attempts to tackle the country’s enormous debt could be choked until after the next presidential election in 2027.

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French PM Bayrou's marathon talks unlikely to avert no-confidence vote

French PM François Bayrou is meeting political leaders to avoid a no-confidence vote on 8 September, but opposition remains strong, casting doubt on his success.

France

What's next for France as PM Bayrou faces government collapse?

French Prime Minister François Bayrou risks losing a crucial confidence vote in parliament next Monday. The outcome could trigger government collapse, budget plan delays, or even snap elections.

Economy

Eurozone economic mood slips: French political crisis adds to worries

Eurozone economic confidence slipped in August, with sentiment weakening in Germany, Italy and Spain. France’s political crisis, ahead of a no-confidence vote, adds fresh uncertainty as markets brace for possible fallout.