World France's premier quits hours after naming government, plunging the country into more political chaos By SAMUEL PETREQUIN and JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press Oct 6, 2025 France's new prime minister has resigned just a day after naming his government and following less than a month in office. Sébastien Lecornu was France's fourth prime minister in barely a year. The French presidency said Monday that President Emmanuel Macron accepted his resignation. Lecornu's choice of ministers had faced criticism across the political spectrum. His decision to bring back former Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire to serve at the defense ministry was particularly contentious. It's now up to Macron either to name a new head of government or to dissolve the National Assembly and call an early legislative election.
World French parliament votes to extend state of emergency Updated Apr 1, 2025 PARIS — France’s lower house of parliament voted Tuesday to extend a state of emergency for three months, after the government said the extra …
