French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is navigating a political maze this week as he scrambles to form a government before Tuesday’s critical budget deadline. Think House of Cards meets Emily in Paris – but with higher stakes. 🇫🇷
🔍 Why it matters: France’s political drama escalated after President Emmanuel Macron’s snap elections backfired, leaving a fractured parliament and a resurgent far-right. Lecornu, reappointed just days after resigning, now faces an uphill battle to unite rival factions.
💸 Budget crunch: With only 70 days left for parliamentary review, Lecornu must present a 2026 draft budget that addresses France’s soaring public debt – all while dodging opposition landmines. The right-wing Republicans party just withdrew support, dealing a major blow.
🗣️ Quotable: “I won’t do anything foolish,” Lecornu told La Tribune, hinting at possible compromises. He’s promised cabinet picks “not imprisoned by parties” – but will that satisfy critics demanding pension reform rollbacks?
🌍 Global ripple effect: As Macron jets to Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks, France’s domestic turmoil could impact its international standing. EU officials are watching closely – France’s debt crisis could shake the bloc’s economic stability.
📅 What’s next: All eyes on Monday-Tuesday for the new cabinet reveal. Will Lecornu pull off a political Hail Mary? Stay tuned. 🍿
