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Newly renamed French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu at the podium of the National Assembly before facing two no-confidence votes on October 16, 2025. Newly renamed French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu at the podium of the National Assembly before facing two no-confidence votes on October 16, 2025. © Benoit Tessier, Reuters

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces two no-confidence votes on Thursday, introduced by far-left and far-right parties unhappy over his budget proposals. Lecornu – who was renamed PM just last week – is hoping support won from the centre-left Socialist Party after he offered to suspend unpopular pension reforms will help his government survive. Follow live for the latest.

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