The announcement came after last-ditch talks by outgoing premier Sebastien Lecornu failed to find a solution to crisis.
French President Emmanuel Macron will appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours after outgoing Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned following criticism of his cabinet. The political deadlock persists in a divided parliament, complicating efforts to pass a crucial budget amid growing debt and opposition calls for early elections.
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