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Back to the future as France's Macron reappoints Lecornu as PM

French President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister days after his 27-day first stint ended, sparking outrage from the far right and hard left and vows to vote down the new government. With a fractured parliament, Lecornu must deliver a budget to lawmakers by Monday and steer a 2026 plan through, armed with 'carte blanche' from Macron. Left parties, denied the post, balked at his return; talks remain fraught over pensions and taxes despite Macron’s offer to delay the move to 64 until 2028. France’s central bank warned uncertainty is shaving 0.2 points off growth.

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