Sébastien Lecornu
Sébastien Lecornu is the Prime Minister of France.
Notable Quotes
"But that does not mean the justice system does not have a resources issue."View Story →
"For all events organised by the state and its agencies, instructions have been given not to offer alcohol."View Story →
"France's Orsan health emergency plan was now moving to level three so the health system could withstand the strain over time and protect the most vulnerable."View Story →
"although the lower house had extensively debated the bill, the Senate had not allowed for scrutiny that met both the aspirations of its supporters and concerns of those worried about its implementation"View Story →
"Jospin served France with constancy, rigor and a sense of responsibility."View Story →
"The country is going through an unprecedented fire season."View Story →
"France has stood firm in the face of an unprecedented crisis."View Story →
Related Stories
French PM heckled over wildfire response as blazes continue across Europe
The prime minister announced on Monday €12m worth of aid to French regions that had been worst affected by the fires.
August 17, 2026France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
The Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.
August 14, 2026France wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells in village
Explosions heard in Le Porge as the wildfires raged are believed to have have been the old munitions.
August 4, 2026Wildfire now nine miles away from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns
Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic".
July 27, 2026French MPs approve assisted dying law with strict rules after years of argument
The bill would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults who meet strict criteria.
July 15, 2026Europe's heatwave shifts east as France raises health alert to highest level
Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people.
June 25, 2026Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave
Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.
June 23, 2026France bans alcohol at music festival events under red heatwave alert
Annual street parties attended by millions ordered to help “preserve” healthcare services in 40C (104F) heat.
June 21, 2026French town buries murdered child as questions mount over police failings
The prime suspect in the killing of Lyhanna, 11, was reported to police nine months prior but never questioned.
June 12, 2026Murder of Lyhanna, 11, enrages France and turns up heat on government
Protesters are angry that the suspect had already been reported to police last August in a separate case.
June 9, 2026France's former Socialist Prime Minister Lionel Jospin dies at 88
Jospin was head of government from 1997 to 2002 and is credited with bringing in the 35-hour working week.
March 23, 2026