Wed Oct 08 20:32:02 UTC 2025: ## News Article: French Prime Minister Resigns, Successor Expected Soon

**Paris – October 9, 2025 -** Outgoing French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has indicated that President Emmanuel Macron is expected to name his replacement within the next 48 hours. Speaking to France Télévisions on Wednesday, October 8th, Lecornu confirmed his departure, stating “My mission is finished.”

Lecornu’s resignation on Monday, October 6th, came just 14 hours after announcing his cabinet. Despite this abrupt exit, President Macron tasked him with continuing efforts to garner support for the 2026 national budget, a key priority for the nation.

Over the past two days, Lecornu held talks with various political parties, excluding those on the far left and far right, in an attempt to build consensus. While these discussions did not definitively pave the way forward, Lecornu expressed optimism, stating, “I feel that a path is still possible. It is difficult… I think that the situation allows the president to name a Prime Minister in the next 48 hours.”

The Prime Minister’s resignation follows a period of political instability in France, leaving many to question President Macron’s strategy for navigating the ongoing crisis. The appointment of a new Prime Minister is eagerly awaited, as France looks to chart a course towards economic stability and political unity.

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