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France’s latest prime minister has resigned after less than a month – what will Emmanuel Macron do now?

French prime minister Sébastien Lecornu has resigned after less than a month in the role, making him the fourth to leave the office in the past year and a half.

The Conversation · Oct 6, 2025

Venezuela denounces alleged 'extremist' plan to attack shuttered US Embassy complex

Venezuela has warned of an alleged plan by extremists to attack the shuttered U.S. Embassy complex in Caracas with explosives

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

What comes next for France after PM Sébastien Lecornu's shock resignation?

Lecornu's abrupt resignation plunges France into a deeper political crisis and leaves French President Emmanuel Macron with few options.

Euronews · Oct 6, 2025

Hundreds of Nigerian women protest in push for more female MPs

For several years, Nigerian MPs have been blocking legislation aimed at better representation for women in politics. The country's women – who make up the majority of the electorate – are pushing for a bill that would reserve at least 35 percent of seats in parliament for women.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 25, 2025

France's PM Lecornu announces end to 'lifetime' benefits for former prime ministers

Lecornu was named prime minister on 9 September, replacing François Bayrou who lost a vote of confidence in parliament after proposing €44 billion in budget cuts in a bid to reign in France's national debt.

Euronews · Sep 16, 2025

Why far-right National Rally dropped Bayrou and is calling for snap elections

The National Rally initially backed François Bayrou as prime minister and helped him survive a vote of no confidence earlier this year. But its MPs withdrew their support in Monday's vote, ensuring his downfall. RFI looks at what changed and why RN's leaders are now pushing for early elections.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 10, 2025

Emmanuel Macron’s presidency is in survival mode. How did France’s political paralysis get so bad?

Over the past year, French President Emmanuel Macron has emerged as one of the most influential leaders on the global stage.

The Conversation · Sep 10, 2025

Emmanuel Macron names Sébastien Lecornu as new prime minister of France

Lecornu was already tipped for the position last year and will succeed François Bayrou who was ousted after losing a confidence vote in parliament on Monday.

Euronews · Sep 9, 2025

Why France’s government collapsed (again), and what Macron might do next

French Prime Minister François Bayrou on Monday failed to win a confidence vote in parliament (194 votes in favour, 364 against) and has submitted his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, who will have to appoint a new head of government or dissolve the National Assembly. How may the result of…

The Conversation · Sep 9, 2025

French Government Collapses: What Happens Next — and Who Will Be the Next PM?

Bayrou ousted in 364-194 vote on 8 September 2025; Macron seeks new PM as France faces €44bn cuts backlash, protests & far-right surge. What's next for political crisis

International Business Times UK · Sep 9, 2025