France PM Sébastien Lecornu says he is 'not a candidate' for 2027 election

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu confirmed that he will not run as a candidate in the 2027 French presidential election. Lecornu emphasized that his government's sole focus is managing public finances, resolving budget gridlock, and delivering concrete administrative goals—not campaigning.

He stated that he will remain non-interfering in the election campaign and requested that declared candidates refrain from obstructing the government's budget negotiations. Lecornu warned that failing to pass a proper budget before the election risks plunging France into political and financial instability.