Emmanuel Macron Appoints Sébastien Lecornu as New Prime Minister of France

Sat Sep 13 2025 23:11:52 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

Following a significant political shift, French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed his close ally Sébastien Lecornu as the new Prime Minister, succeeding François Bayrou. Lecornu, who previously served as the Minister of Armed Forces, is tasked with leading the consultation on France's upcoming budget.

In a swift political transition, President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Sébastien Lecornu as the new Prime Minister of France, just a day after François Bayrou's resignation. Lecornu, a trusted ally of Macron and former armed forces minister, will focus on uniting political parties to shape the country's next budget.

Emmanuel Macron Appoints Sébastien Lecornu as New Prime Minister of France

In a significant political shift, President Emmanuel Macron has named his close ally Sébastien Lecornu as the new Prime Minister of France, succeeding François Bayrou amid a vote of confidence that led to Bayrou's resignation.

Lecornu, who had been serving as the Minister of Armed Forces for the past three years, was among the favorites for the role. The Elysée Palace announced that his immediate task will involve consulting with various political parties to strategize for France's upcoming budget.

Just hours before leaving office, Bayrou met with President Macron to submit his resignation, allowing Lecornu to step into this vital position, becoming the fifth Prime Minister during Macron's second term.

Sébastien Lecornu has served as the Minister of Armed Forces for three years.

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Tags: France, Emmanuel Macron