"French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday gave Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu two days to salvage his administration after the premier resigned after less than a month in office in a move that plunged the country further into a political crisis. On Monday morning, Lecornu stepped down just 14 hours after naming his government. He had been due to hold his first cabinet meeting in the afternoon."
"Macron tasked Lecornu with "conducting final negotiations by Wednesday evening to define a platform of action and stability for the country," a presidential official said, asking not to be named. Lecornu added on X: "I have accepted, at the request of the president, to hold final discussions with the political forces for the stability of the country. I will tell the head of state on Wednesday evening whether this is possible or not, so that he can draw all the necessary conclusions.""
President Emmanuel Macron instructed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to conduct final negotiations within two days to define a platform of action and stability after Lecornu resigned less than a month into office. Lecornu stepped down 14 hours after naming his government and before his first cabinet meeting. Lecornu said he accepted the president's request to hold talks with political forces and will report back by Wednesday evening on whether agreement is possible. Macron signalled willingness to "take his responsibilities" if negotiations fail, a phrase that could imply calling new legislative elections. Controversy over appointments, including Bruno Le Maire as defence minister, prompted immediate resignations and heightened political tension.
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