"In a move that drew sharp criticism, President Emmanuel Macron reinstated Lecornu late Friday evening, just four days after his resignation and the collapse of a government that survived only 14 hours. Lecornu, 39, now faces the task of forming a cabinet to present a 2026 draft budget on Monday, in a bid to end months of political paralysis and rein in France's sprawling debt."
"But his new government is already at risk, after his reappointment provoked outrage across the political spectrum and pledges to vote it down at the first chance. Far-right National Rally party leader Jordan Bardella called Lecornu's reappointment a "bad joke" and said he would immediately seek to vote out the new cabinet. Outgoing Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau told members of his right-wing Republicans (LR) party that they should "not take part" in Lecornu's next government."
"While the Socialists, a swing group in parliament, said they had "no deal" with Lecornu and would oust his government if he did not agree to suspend a 2023 pensions reform that increased retirement age from 62 to 64. France has been mired in political deadlock ever since Macron gambled last year on snap polls that he hoped would consolidate power -- but ended instead in a hung parliament and more seats for the far right."
President Emmanuel Macron reinstated Sebastien Lecornu four days after his resignation and the collapse of a 14-hour government. Lecornu must form a cabinet to present a 2026 draft budget on Monday to end political paralysis and rein in sprawling public debt. The reappointment provoked outrage across the spectrum, with the National Rally, parts of the right and the Socialists pledging to vote down the government. The Socialists demand suspension of a 2023 pensions reform that raised retirement age from 62 to 64. The country faces EU pressure to curb deficit and limited time to meet the constitutional 70-day parliamentary review requirement before year end.
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