France has been plunged deeper into political uncertainty after the collapse of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s proposed cabinet lineup. The outgoing prime minister was expected to begin a final round of talks on Tuesday in a bid to secure cross-party backing and form a functional government capable of ending the country’s ongoing political deadlock.Lecornu’s efforts come amid mounting pressure on President Emmanuel Macron’s administration following weeks of failed negotiations and widening divisions within parliament.
With no clear majority and rival factions refusing to compromise, France now faces the prospect of prolonged gridlock that could stall key reforms and deepen public frustration.Political observers warn that unless a breakthrough is reached soon, Macron may be forced to consider alternative options — including appointing a caretaker government or calling for new elections — to restore stability in the deeply divided French political landscape.