Sebastien Lecornu: New Prime Minister of France

On 9th September 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron appointed loyalist Sebastien Lecornu, 39, as the new prime minister, signaling his intent to preserve his pro-business reform agenda despite political turbulence and widespread public discontent.

The appointment of Sebastien Lecornu, a long-time ally who rallied behind Macron’s 2017 presidential bid, underscores Macron’s determination to maintain continuity on economic reforms, including business-friendly tax cuts and a higher retirement age.
Lecornu succeeds Francois Bayrou, who was ousted by parliament over his debt-reduction plans, becoming Macron’s fifth prime minister in less than two years and highlighting the deep divisions among France’s three polarized ideological blocs.