France’s premier quits hours after naming government, plunging the country into more political chaos

Lecornu had replaced his predecessor, François Bayrou, on Sept. 9 to become France’s fourth prime minister in barely a year during a prolonged period of political instability. Lecornu is now the ...

France’s Government Narrowly Survives No-Confidence Vote

The result gives Sébastien Lecornu, France’s prime minister, a reprieve after weeks of political turmoil. But he still has to ...

Fall of yet another premier will make it hard for France to fix its finances. What’s behind its debt problem?

While France has a long history of hefty overspending, economists say political turmoil – which has stalled policymaking – is bringing the country’s debt problem to a head.

France’s new prime minister names a government that might not last long

France's new prime minister has named a government, bringing back former finance minister Bruno Le Maire as defense minister.
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France: PM Lecornu announces new government of 35 ministers amidst political turmoil

France’s President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a new government on Sunday, following marathon talks to form a cabinet and avoid worsening the political crisis. The 35-member lineup, combining experienced ...
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France's government suspends pensions reform in new budget bill

France's government on Thursday moved to delay the application of a controversial 2023 pensions reform, but sparked criticism ...

Political crisis in France eases for now as prime minister survives no-confidence vote

France’s latest political crisis has eased, for now. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu narrowly survived a no-confidence vote ...