Wednesday, October 08, 2025

French PM Sébastien Lecornu Tries to Avert New Election as Political Crisis Continues | BBC News

Oct 8, 2025 | Outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said political parties have shown a "willingness" that could stave off the threat of new parliamentary elections.

Lecornu, on Monday, became the third French PM to leave his job in less than a year.

He has until Wednesday evening to come up with a plan for the "stability of the country" and has held talks with several political parties.