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French Prime Minister Resigns After 27 Days, Turmoil Grows
10/6/2025
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- Sébastien Lecornu resigned as French prime minister on October 6, 2025, after 27 days in office.
- President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation amid backlash over Lecornu’s cabinet retaining many ministers.
- The move spurred calls to dissolve parliament and hold snap elections amid ongoing political turmoil.
- CAC 40 fell 2% as concerns about France’s high debt intensified.
