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France’s reappointed prime minister, Sebastien Lecornu, conceded there were “not a lot of candidates” for the post and hinted his tenure could be short amid deep divisions. Renamed by President Emmanuel Macron after a week of political chaos, he urged parties to help craft a budget before looming deadlines. Lecornu said he returned after resigning Monday because of urgent financial needs, but will stay only if conditions are met, acknowledging the risk of a no-confidence vote. The move drew fire across the spectrum as France faces ballooning debt, political paralysis and rising poverty worrying EU partners.

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