DEVELOPING: Macron Set to Name New French Prime Minister Within 48 Hours Amid High-Stakes Government Shuffle

Breaking News: Macron Set to Name New French Prime Minister Within 48 Hours French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to nominate a new prime minister within the next 48 hours, according to the Elysee Palace. This move comes as outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned on Monday, becoming the third French PM to leave in less than a year. The nomination of a new prime minister aims to address the current political crisis and stabilize the government. Lecornu's resignation was driven by a hung parliament deeply divided along ideological lines. He had been asked by Macron to stay on for two days to form a consensus among parties, but ultimately decided to step down. Macron's decision to name a new prime minister is seen as an effort to avoid fresh elections, which were previously speculated to be imminent. Lecornu himself acknowledged that most MPs recognize the need to pass a budget by the end of the year and are keen to avoid elections. The current status remains uncertain, with Macron set to make his announcement within the next 48 hours. The Elysee Palace has confirmed the timeline for the nomination, but details about the new prime minister remain unknown. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*