The latest news and top stories on Sébastien Lecornu, a French politician. Appointed Prime Minister of France on 9 September 2025, he previously served as Minister of the Armed Forces from May 2022. His extensive government experience includes roles as Minister of the Overseas, Minister for Local Authorities and Secretary of State for Ecological Transition. Lecornu began his political career with Nicolas Sarkozy's party before joining Emmanuel Macron's movement in 2017. He is known for his work on military modernisation, support for Ukraine and managing local governance. His responsibilities as Prime Minister will involve forming a new government and addressing France's budget.