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French President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister late Friday, days after his abrupt resignation, tasking him to form a government and deliver a budget to end a grinding political deadlock. The decision followed hours of talks with party leaders and comes as France faces debt at 114% of GDP, worrying markets and the European Commission. Lacking a National Assembly majority, Macron is under pressure from opponents, some of whom were excluded from Friday’s discussions. Lecornu said he accepted "out of duty" and will seek compromises to avoid a no-confidence vote.

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