Macron seeks new PM to end France crisis | News

PARIS, Oct 9, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - French President Emmanuel Macron was on Thursday racing to find a new prime minister within a two-day deadline after the resignation of outgoing premier Sebastien Lecornu tipped the country deeper into political crisis. The presidency said late Wednesday Macron will name a new prime minister within the next 48 hours, indicating the appointment will come by Friday evening at the latest. Lecornu told French television in an interview that he expected a new premier to be named -- rather than early legislative elections or Macron's resignation -- in order to resolve the crisis. The developments were the latest twists in three tumultuous days of political drama that have shaken France and raised concerns over...