Khaberni - French Prime Minister Sebastian Le Cornu announced on Sunday a governmental formation including politicians, technocrats, and civil society figures, in an attempt to spare the country further political deadlock.
In what appears to be an effort to avoid an immediate motion of no confidence, Le Cornu stated that the new government’s task is to provide the country with a "balance before the end of the year".
The most noteworthy change in ministerial selections—compared to the last government which lasted only 14 hours—was the incoming Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nunez, the chief of police in Paris, replacing Bruno Rottay, the leader of the conservative Republicans party who aspires to be the president of France.
Roland Lescure, affiliated with President Emmanuel Macron’s camp, is tasked with preparing a budget proposal for 2026 capable of gaining the parliament’s confidence, while the country’s public debt has reached 3300 billion euros, more than 115% of the gross domestic product.
The country has been going through a prolonged period of political instability ever since Macron dissolved the National Assembly (parliament) in June 2024, resulting in a parliament without a majority and fragmented between left, right, center, and far-right blocs, with four prime ministers having led the government subsequently.
Last week, Le Cornu resigned, only 27 days after assuming office when his ministerial choices angered the members of the right-center coalition he belongs to. He regained his position amid uncertainty, as the far-left vowed to request a vote of no confidence on Monday, while the Socialists, who have the ability to bring him down, keep their options open.
