Sébastien Lecornu more popular than Emmanuel Macron, but seen as too dependent on the president to assert himself in 2027
A recent poll shows Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is more popular than President Emmanuel Macron but may struggle against other potential candidates for the 2027 election due to perceived dependency on Macron.
Guillaume Tabard: "On the end-of-life law, Lecornu wants to be vigilant against any forcefulness"
The article discusses French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s cautious stance on the end-of-life law, emphasizing the need for a consensual adoption amidst contrasting opinions on its second part.
Floods: 294 municipalities classified as natural disaster areas, announces Sébastien Lecornu
The French government announced that 294 municipalities will be recognized as disaster areas due to recent flooding in the west of the country.
French Prime Minister: Talk of Genocide in Gaza Distorts the Facts
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu claims that discussions about genocide in Gaza aim to distort truths and undermine Jewish memory of the Holocaust.
Floods: Sébastien Lecornu promises a "total mobilization" and "compensation as soon as possible"
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced swift support and compensation measures for victims of flooding in the western regions of France.
Popularity: Emmanuel Macron Rises, Sébastien Lecornu at Lowest Point, According to a Survey
A recent survey indicates a slight rise in Emmanuel Macron's popularity while Sébastien Lecornu's rating has dropped significantly.
Nuclear, wind, solar, geothermal... The 'together at the same time' energy policy of Sébastien Lecornu
The French government's long-awaited energy programming plan, to be presented by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, has faced delays and revisions, including a shift from a proposed law to a decree.
Guillaume Tabard: “Sébastien Lecornu in search of proof of action”
Guillaume Tabard discusses Sébastien Lecornu's efforts to advance France's energy planning with a focus on nuclear energy.
France's Prime Minister: Why Lecornu Should Not Be Written Off
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu emerges with fresh plans following the country's approved budget, gaining political support amidst past challenges.
"A serious mistake": Marine Le Pen warns Sébastien Lecornu about the publication of the decree on the PPE
Marine Le Pen has warned Sébastien Lecornu that publishing the energy programming decree (PPE) would be a serious mistake for France's energy future.
State Medical Aid: Sébastien Lecornu Signs Two Decrees of 'Reform'
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has signed two decrees aimed at reforming State Medical Aid for undocumented immigrants, focusing on combating fraud and modernizing state IT systems.
To turn the budget page, Lecornu sets a reform agenda
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is initiating a series of reforms and a ministerial adjustment ahead of municipal elections to counter budget criticisms and demonstrate proactive governance.
France: Lecornu asked Rasida Dati to leave the government
French Minister of Culture Rasida Dati is set to leave the government on February 22, amid upcoming municipal elections in Paris and a planned cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
Cabinet Reshuffle: Lecornu Discusses a Government 'Adjustment' by February 22
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced that a government adjustment is expected to take place by February 22.
Budget Dispute in France: Yet Another Agreement
France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu pushes through the 2026 budget without parliamentary approval, requiring the government to make compromises.
France: For Saving, Not Saving
The French minority government successfully passed the 2026 budget through parliament, alleviating concerns among economists and investors, as this security bolsters France's status as the second-largest economy in Europe.
France adopts delayed 2026 budget ending months of parliamentary deadlock
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has successfully navigated a series of no-confidence votes, facilitating the approval of the country's delayed 2026 budget.
France finally adopts budget after two failed initiatives to overthrow the government
France has adopted its budget for 2026 after two failed votes of no confidence against Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's minority government, signaling a period of relative stability.
France: Government survives votes of no confidence
The French minority government led by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has survived two votes of no confidence in the National Assembly regarding the 2026 budget dispute, officially concluding the months-long budget struggle.
Budget dispute in France: France survives no confidence vote and approves budget
The French government has survived yet another no-confidence vote, successfully passing the budget for the year 2026 after months of debate.
Ready for the French budget
The French budget for 2026 has been approved after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu successfully navigated two confidence votes in parliament.
France ends the deadlock with the state budget
After months of instability, France has approved its 2026 budget, overcoming two no-confidence votes and aiming to reduce its deficit to 5% of GDP by 2026.
The French political deadlock is over – a new budget is finally being created
France is finally set to pass its budget for the current year after overcoming a political deadlock that had persisted for months.
Political survivor, French prime minister escapes new downfall and approves the 2026 Budget
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has managed to approve the state budget for 2026 despite lacking a parliamentary majority, challenging predictions of his imminent political downfall.
French Prime Minister Survives No-Confidence Vote on Budget
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived a no-confidence vote related to a budget proposal, following a constitutional maneuver to overcome a prolonged deadlock over government spending.
French government under pressure, new confidence vote today
The minority government of French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces two confidence votes as it seeks support after pushing this year's budget through the National Assembly without a final vote.
Tax Relief for Retirees, Activity Bonus, 49.3, Allocation Reform... Key Takeaways from Sébastien Lecornu's Speech
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu outlined key points concerning tax relief for retirees and budget reforms as he seeks a last-minute agreement on the 2026 budget amidst ongoing parliamentary debates.
Budget 2026: To Find Consensus, Sébastien Lecornu Counts on Work
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu outlines a framework for a text aimed at building compromise, particularly with the Socialists.
Budget: Sébastien Lecornu prepares for the final draft
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is gearing up to finalize the state's budget for 2026 following three months of challenging parliamentary debates, striving to avoid censure during the adoption process.
LIVE - Budget 2026: the government plays its last cards, Sébastien Lecornu will speak "at the end of the day"
Sébastien Lecornu is in the final stages of negotiating the budget with the Socialists to avoid being censured, facing a possibility of adoption without a vote.
Budget: Sébastien Lecornu promises to generalize university meals to 1 euro
Sébastien Lecornu has pledged to extend 1 euro meals for university students as part of negotiations for a budget agreement with the Socialist Party.
Budget 2026: Sébastien Lecornu to speak "at the end of the day" from Matignon
Sébastien Lecornu will address the public from Matignon at the end of the day to present budget proposals after the government canceled discussions in the National Assembly due to the impossibility of voting on the budget.
Should Emmanuel Macron impose Sébastien Lecornu to adopt the budget by ordinance?
The article discusses whether Emmanuel Macron should require Sébastien Lecornu to adopt the budget through ordinances.
Budget: the legal gray areas of the ordinances, a lever never used
Sébastien Lecornu faces legal uncertainties regarding Article 47 of the Constitution, which has never been utilized in the history of the Fifth Republic, as he seeks to pass the budget without a majority.
Budget 2026: the government suspends debates until Tuesday and prepares for 49.3 or ordinance
The French government has suspended budget debates until Tuesday as it grapples with a lack of majority and parliamentary setbacks, while considering invoking special measures to advance the budget.
Budget: Sébastien Lecornu renounces the vote and looks towards a strong method
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is expected to decide by Tuesday whether to use ordinances or Article 49.3, with no final budget anticipated until mid-February.
Marine Tondelier Qualifies the Socialist Party as a 'Crutch' for the Government
Marine Tondelier, leader of the Ecologists, expressed her disagreement with the Socialist Party's strategy regarding the government of Sébastien Lecornu, calling them a 'crutch'.
The French government survived a vote of no confidence, now it faces a budget battle
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu managed to survive two votes of no confidence, allowing his cabinet to focus on addressing the budget crisis in the coming days.
49.3 or Ordinances: The High-Risk Dilemma of Sébastien Lecornu
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces a risky dilemma between sticking to his pledge not to use the controversial 49.3 procedure or opting for ordinances to pass the budget by the end of the month.
Mercosur, revenues, standards... Sébastien Lecornu responds to agricultural anger
Farmers have voiced their grievances in a new protest in Paris, featuring 400 tractors, prompting the Prime Minister to promise an emergency plan.
Faced with Sébastien Lecornu, a right divided between indulgence and distrust
The Republicans begin 2026 with caution and skepticism towards Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, amid heated budget debates and concerns about the legitimacy of winning on budget matters alone.
To guard against censorship, Lecornu raises the specter of dissolution
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu pressures opposition parties ahead of two upcoming motions of censure, suggesting a choice between his leadership or chaos.
French Government Crisis: Lecornu Threatens with Elections
The government crisis in France escalates as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu instructs the Interior Minister to prepare for parliamentary elections in case of a successful vote of no-confidence.
"My fight is to push back disorder": Sébastien Lecornu assures he does not want censorship, "even less dissolution"
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu emphasizes his opposition to censorship and government dissolution while discussing the potential for early legislative elections in conjunction with the municipal elections next March.
Sébastien Lecornu explores the hypothesis of a dissolution
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is considering the feasibility of holding early legislative elections alongside the municipal elections in March, following censure motions against the Mercosur agreement.
Censure Motions: Sébastien Lecornu criticizes "cynical partisan stances" that "delay budget discussions"
Sébastien Lecornu condemned political parties for choosing to display internal disagreements that weaken France's voice and delay budget discussions amidst proposed censure motions.
Mercosur, Venezuela: LFI files a motion of censure against the government of Sébastien Lecornu
La France insoumise has filed a motion of censure against the government to protest the infringement of popular sovereignty and international law regarding the free trade agreement with Mercosur and Venezuela.
Concrete announcements for farmers will be made by Sébastien Lecornu by Friday, according to the FNSEA
Sébastien Lecornu is set to announce important details regarding emergency measures for farmers by Friday, in an effort to alleviate tensions within the agricultural community.
Sébastien Lecornu tasks his ministers with 70 measures to make government action more effective
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has instructed his ministers to implement 70 specific measures aimed at improving the efficiency of state action.
Sébastien Lecornu announces a reduction in the subscription price of all electricity supply contracts on February 1, 2026
Sébastien Lecornu has announced a reduction in electricity supply contract subscription prices effective February 1, 2026, marking a significant step towards lowering electricity bills and enhancing energy sovereignty through an upcoming electrification plan.