Speaking from Egypt on Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation’s ongoing political crisis, urging parties to prioritize stability and disclaiming responsibility for the turbulence. His remarks followed a week of political developments, including the resignation and subsequent reappointment of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, a close ally.
The reappointment of Mr. Lecornu, which concluded a period of significant political upheaval, has reportedly intensified opposition sentiment, signaling potential further instability. France is currently facing the challenge of passing a deficit-cutting budget before the end of the year. President Macron stressed that it is “everyone’s duty to work toward stability,” aiming for France to “move forward in peace, stability, seriousness.”
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/world/europe/macron-france-government.html
