Sébastien Lecornu remains France’s prime minister amid a fragmented National Assembly, where his minority government relies on selective opposition tolerance to avoid no-confidence motions. Recent polling shows his approval at a record low of 20 percent, matching President Macron’s decline, as public focus centers on purchasing power, social protections, and the public deficit ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The government is preparing a constrained 2027 budget targeting roughly €30 billion in savings, including possible adjustments to retiree pensions and a reduction in the exceptional corporate surtax, while signaling openness to limited Socialist backing. Parliamentary budget debates are scheduled to intensify after the ordinary session opens on October 1, with risks heightened by the Socialist primary and coordinated opposition from La France Insoumise and the National Rally. Lecornu has survived prior censure attempts through concessions such as suspending pension reforms, but analysts note that failure to secure passage or renewed fiscal leaks could quickly test his position before year-end.