NYT > World News Macron Picks Sébastien Lecornu as France’s Next Prime Minister Par :Aurelien Breeden 9 septembre 2025 à 17:09 President Emmanuel Macron’s appointment of Sébastien Lecornu, the departing defense minister, after the government collapsed reflects the pressure Mr. Macron faces to get a budget passed. © Pool photo by Benoit TessierSébastien Lecornu, 39, left, France’s departing defense minister, was chosen by President Emmanuel Macron to be the next prime minister.