June 08, 2026
The law, which legislators are likely to approve, will buy more time to debate a proper 2026 budget in January
Lecornu keeps Lescure as finance minister, Barrot as foreign minister
Lecornu vows a cabinet of “renewal and diversity” but has yet to announce appointments with under 24 hours to the constitutional deadline
Lecornu has been tasked with delivering the 2026 budget by Monday
France faces fresh political turmoil after its fifth prime minister in two years quits
Outgoing PM Lecornu holds last-ditch talks with parties, while pressure grows from Macron's own camp
The country has had five prime ministers in 21 months
The government is under pressure to fix ailing public finances
