Emmanuel Macron to appoint new French prime minister within 48 hours, announces Elysée Resigning Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu backs president and says calls to oust Macron or call new elections should be ignored
LATEST POLITICS NEWS French parliament rejects bid to impeach Emmanuel Macron Poll: French people find their politics ‘embarrassing’ ‘French MP elections are likely now - and far-right set to make gains’ French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns after record-short stint in office French PM promises not to force through 2026 budget, urges compromise
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