Macron Names Lecornu French PM in Bid to End Turmoil
Emmanuel Macron has named Sébastien Lecornu as the new Prime Minister of France, just four days after he stood down from the post. The announcement was made late on Friday, following a meeting with main party leaders at the Élysée Palace.
Lecornu's return is a surprise, given his previous resignation last Monday and comments earlier this week that his "mission is over". He will now face significant challenges in forming a government and presenting next year's budget to parliament by next Monday.
The move comes after days of turmoil in French politics, sparked by Lecornu's initial resignation. Macron's decision aims to restore stability, but the new Prime Minister's ability to succeed remains uncertain.
This is a developing story, with more details expected to emerge shortly.
*This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*
