French PM quits hours after naming cabinet

7 months ago The News Room

France’s Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned after just 26 days in the role, plunging the European nation further into a political deadlock. However, hours later, he agreed to President Emmanuel Macron’s request to lead two more days of talks with opposition parties — a last-ditch bid to end the crisis.

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