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French PM vows to address debt despite student protests

French PM vows to address debt despite student protests

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has tried to calm both student protesters and jittery bond markets. In an address to the nation, Lecornu stressed that the education ministry had not seen any cuts in last week's budget proposal, but insisted the government must cut its public deficit to 5%. There are growing concerns about France's spending and debt, with the IMF urging the country to "get your house in order." Lecornu also confirmed the release of 10 million barrels of diesel fuel.

IMFRepública FrancesaSébastien Lecornu
Oct 7, 2026 · byFrance 24
What France's student protesters want – and what the government is offering

What France's student protesters want – and what the government is offering

Staff shortages, rats in the corridors, and a university admissions system that feels like a lottery: As protests sweep France, high school students have drawn up a list of demands to deal with these and other issues. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has promised a government response by the end of October, but whether he can quell the unrest remains to be seen.

República FrancesaSébastien Lecornu
Oct 7, 2026 · byFrance 24
France suspends stun grenade use at student protests ahead of PM speech

France suspends stun grenade use at student protests ahead of PM speech

France has suspended the use of stun grenades by police at student-led demonstrations, the interior minister said Wednesday, as allegations of police brutality mounted after days of sometimes violent demonstrations across the country. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across France on Tuesday demanding better conditions in high schools. That same evening, President Emmanuel Macron held an emergency meeting with Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu and other key ministers to find a way out of the crisis. FRANCE 24's Antonia Kerrigan reports from a high school in Aubervilliers, France.

Emmanuel MacronRepública FrancesaSébastien Lecornu
Oct 7, 2026 · byFrance 24
Riot police fire teargas as 250,000 take part in schools protests across France

Riot police fire teargas as 250,000 take part in schools protests across France

Officers also carry out baton charges as students, staff and parents march in cities including Paris, Marseille and Lyon Europe live – latest updates Police have fired teargas at ⁠protesters as more than 250,000 pupils, teachers and parents demonstrated across France on the biggest day yet of a campaign for better high school conditions that has been marred by often violent clashes with police. The French prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, said at least 215 teenagers and 85 school staff had been injured since the protests began more than a fortnight ago, calling the figures “the heaviest ⁠toll in decades paid by the school system”. Continue reading...

MarseilleParisRepública Francesa
Oct 6, 2026 · byThe Guardian
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Blocages : l’exécutif change de stratégie

Après la reprise tendue de la mobilisation des lycéens ce lundi, le gouvernement redoute les manifestations prévues le 6 octobre où pourrait s’opérer une convergence des colères. Sébastien Lecornu a ouvert dimanche une série de chantiers pour répondre à certaines revendications des lycéens. Ce changement de ton et de stratégie sera-t-il suffisant pour amorcer un […]

Sébastien Lecornu
Oct 5, 2026 · byPOLITICO Europe
France school protests escalate into ‘urban violence’ as PM calls crisis cabinet meeting

France school protests escalate into ‘urban violence’ as PM calls crisis cabinet meeting

About 900 demonstrations, blockades and related incidents under way outside high schools around the country A fast-growing protest by high-school students over long hours, teacher shortages and decaying facilities has escalated into “urban violence”, the French government has warned, as it said many schools would switch to online classes to protect teachers and pupils. The prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, called a crisis cabinet meeting on Thursday and told ministers to cancel travel plans to deal with the demonstrations, which erupted in the Paris region last week but have snowballed across the country. Continue reading...

ParisRepública FrancesaSébastien Lecornu
Oct 1, 2026 · byThe Guardian
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Lecornu à quitte ou double

Après avoir dévoilé jeudi son budget pour 2027, Sébastien Lecornu va engager une longue bataille politique pour tenter de le faire adopter avant la fin de l’année. Ordonnances ou 49.3 : quels sont les scénarios sur la table ? Comment le projet de loi de finances a-t-il été construit pour amadouer les oppositions ? Quelles […]

Sébastien Lecornu
Oct 1, 2026 · byPOLITICO Europe
French student protests fuel political clash ahead of 2027 Presidential vote

French student protests fuel political clash ahead of 2027 Presidential vote

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon traded barbs on Monday over high school students blockading classes to demand more resources. The students cite teacher shortages, deteriorating schools and heavy schedules. The dispute comes ahead of next spring’s presidential election, amid mounting pressure over France’s finances.

República FrancesaSébastien Lecornu
Sep 28, 2026 · byFrance 24
French PM vows to cut public spending by €54 billion to reduce deficit

French PM vows to cut public spending by €54 billion to reduce deficit

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Thursday that France will cut public spending by €54 billion next year to reduce the country's deficit. The announcement comes seven months ahead of the country's presidential election, and the government is wary of a new wave of demonstrations with a jump in global oil prices sparking concerns over the rising cost of living.

República FrancesaSébastien Lecornu
Sep 18, 2026 · byFrance 24
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Carburants, budget, présidentielle : le cocktail explosif

Emmanuel Macron réunit les chefs de partis pour parler de la crise, Sébastien Lecornu prolonge les aides ciblées pour les secteurs touchés, les candidats à la présidentielle multiplient les annonces : la hausse des prix de l’énergie perturbe la marche de l’exécutif et s’impose dans la campagne. Cela rebat-il les cartes de la présidentielle ? […]

Emmanuel MacronSébastien Lecornu
Sep 17, 2026 · byPOLITICO Europe
Lecornu : pas de pitié pour les retraités

Lecornu : pas de pitié pour les retraités

Le gouvernement ne fait plus mystère de sa volonté de mettre à contribution les retraités pour faire des économies dans le budget 2027, une mesure forcément impopulaire. Sébastien Lecornu peut-il réussir là où ses prédécesseurs ont échoué ? La volonté de Marine Le Pen de négocier sur le budget change-t-elle la donne ? Anthony Lattier […]

Sébastien Lecornu
Sep 14, 2026 · byPOLITICO Europe