On October 12, shortly after the new cabinet was announced, French politicians and major parties immediately took action.
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu posted on social network X, emphasizing the government's goal: "A mission-based government has been appointed to bring France a budget before the end of this year. I would like to thank those who have voluntarily pledged to join this government, putting aside personal and party interests. There is only one important thing: The interests of the country".
However, the opposition quickly showed a tough stance. Marine Le Pen, leader of the rallying National Group (RN), said she would take immediate action: "Our position is clear: This government will be overthrown. Tomorrow, we will propose a no-confidence vote. President Macron must then dissolve the parliament as soon as possible so that the French people have the opportunity to re-elect and select a new majority."
This reaction shows that Mr. Lecornu's government will face a credit test in the first week of work.
The division does not only come from the opposing side. Even within the parties with government members, cracks have appeared. The Republican Party (70) issued a press release affirming its stance: "On October 10, the Republican Party leadership voted against party members' participation in the government. Therefore, the members who have agreed to participate in the government can no longer claim to be members of the LR. They will immediately terminate their positions in our executive agencies".
This statement is a heavy blow to Prime Minister Lecornu's efforts to build a broad alliance, showing deep division on the right.
Annie Genevard, who was reappointed as Secretary of Agriculture, explained her decision on X: "The prime minister asked me to continue working. I choose to accept it at a time when the French economy is facing profound difficulties and France is going through a serious political crisis."
Meanwhile, left-wing parties, potential allies whose government needs their support to survive, have kept a meaningful silent speech.
This "waiting and watching" attitude from the left shows that they are not ready to support the new government and are leaving open options, pushing Mr. Lecornu's cabinet into a precarious situation right from the start.
