President Emmanuel Macron blamed his political opponents for creating “chaos” as France faces one of its most serious political crises in recent years. During a cabinet meeting in Paris, Macron’s newly reappointed Prime Minister, Sebastien Lecornu, urged ministers to set aside personal ambitions and focus on national stability. The appeal came amid mounting political tension and growing fears over the government’s ability to manage France’s debt and maintain investor confidence in the eurozone’s second-largest economy.
Lecornu, who resigned on October 6 and was reinstated by Macron just days later, told his cabinet that France needed unity and humility during this turbulent period. Calling for teamwork, he stressed that serving the nation required “putting egos aside” and working with discipline. On Tuesday, he is expected to deliver a policy speech before a divided parliament, where opposition parties are threatening a no-confidence motion. His immediate priority is to prepare the 2026 budget while addressing economic pressures and restoring public trust.
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Tensions escalated after Macron retained much of his old cabinet, angering both left- and right-wing opposition parties. The hard-left France Unbowed and the far-right National Rally have accused the president of ignoring voter sentiment and warned of attempts to topple Lecornu’s new government. Lecornu’s predecessors were also forced out amid clashes over austerity measures, and his challenge now is to present a credible deficit plan below five percent of GDP while ensuring parliamentary approval within 70 days.
Meanwhile, Macron, facing record-low approval ratings, has resisted calls to resign or hold new elections. During his visit to Egypt for a Gaza peace summit, he shifted blame to political rivals, saying those who sought to undermine Lecornu were responsible for France’s instability. He urged all political forces to work toward stability instead of fueling speculation and division. Despite pressure from critics and former allies, Macron reiterated his determination to complete his second and final term in office.
France’s political landscape remains sharply divided since Macron’s failed snap elections in 2024, which cost his centrist alliance its majority. The National Assembly is now split into three major blocs, creating legislative gridlock. Many analysts warn that this division risks turning France’s political crisis into an institutional deadlock. The Socialist Party has threatened to withdraw support unless Lecornu revises the controversial pension reform that raised the retirement age to 64, while the right-wing Republicans have pledged cooperation only on select bills.
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As political uncertainty deepens, Macron continues to call for unity and focus on policy over power struggles. He declined to comment on dissolving parliament, saying his only goal was to ensure France “moves forward.” With economic challenges mounting and the 2027 presidential race approaching, Macron’s leadership faces its toughest test yet, as both allies and opponents question whether he can steer the country out of its deepening crisis.