Afghanistan, Oct. 9 -- French President Emmanuel Macron announced he will appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours after Sebastien Lecornu's resignation and failed coalition talks with party leaders.
French President Emmanuel Macron said he will appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours, following the resignation of Sebastien Lecornu and two days of failed coalition talks with party leaders.
Reuters reported on Wednesday that Lecornu, who led what became the shortest government in France's modern history, stepped down on Monday after negotiations with political factions failed to produce a consensus on forming a new cabinet.
Despite the impasse, Lecornu expressed optimism about France's political direction, saying conditions were ...