The Take Has France become ungovernable?
Sep 16, 2025
Rim-Sarah Alouane, a researcher and legal scholar specializing in human rights, dives into France's political chaos. She examines the challenges facing new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu amid strikes and protests fueled by rising inequality. Alouane discusses the government's struggle with mounting debt and public discontent, emphasizing the importance of civic engagement. She also highlights the potential consequences if the crisis deepens, including the risk of a far-right surge and the urgent need for political accountability.
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Profile Of The New Prime Minister
- Sébastien Lecornu is a young technocrat with a crisis-management resume and shifting political roots.
- His profile makes him appear adaptable but brings questions about experience and controversies.
Hung Parliament Drives Instability
- France's frequent prime minister turnover stems from a hung parliament and Macron's tenuous political choices.
- The president remains safe while prime ministers repeatedly bear the political cost of instability.
No-Confidence Loss And Provocative Reforms
- François Bayrou called a vote of no confidence and lost after proposing deep cuts to pensions, health, and public holidays.
- Rim-Sarah called those measures provocative and a key reason the government faced street backlash.