French President Emmanuel Macron is facing a deepening political crisis, accepting and then immediately reinstating Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to negotiate with opposition parties. Lecornu's government lasted only 27 days, with ministers serving just 14 hours. Macron, appearing isolated, has given Lecornu until Wednesday to secure a platform for stability. Opposition parties have criticized the move as a delay tactic, with trust broken and concerns growing over France's economy and the EU. Snap elections are a strong possibility if negotiations fail, potentially strengthening conservative and far-right parties.

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