Global News Podcast French PM resigns after less than a month
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Oct 6, 2025 
Sebastian Usher, a BBC global affairs reporter, dives into the chaotic resignation of French PM Sébastien Lecornu. He discusses the critical political instability in France, highlighting the push for early elections and the fallout on the Paris stock market. Usher also explores the tense negotiations in Gaza, detailing the pressures on both Hamas and Israel amid ongoing violence. Additionally, he sheds light on the recent war crimes conviction against a Sudanese militia leader, linking it to broader issues of justice in conflict zones.
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Parliamentary Gridlock Ends Short-Lived Government
- Sébastien Lecornu resigned after three weeks because he could not build parliamentary consensus to pass a budget.
- Political fragmentation makes forming durable centrist governments in France increasingly unlikely.
Macron's Limited Options Point To Early Elections
- Macron faces shrinking options: another centrist appears unavailable and the left would be unlikely to form a lasting government.
- Dissolving parliament and calling early elections is becoming the most logical next step.
Use Elections To Break Political Deadlock
- Consider early parliamentary elections as a tool to resolve fragmented legislatures.
- Use dissolution strategically when coalition-building repeatedly fails to produce workable majorities.
