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Lecornu’s Resignation Deepens France’s Political Crisis

Lecornu’s Resignation Deepens France’s Political Crisis

France is facing escalating political turmoil following the resignation of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, which has left President Macron scrambling to stabilize his administration and form a government capable of navigating the nation’s economic and social challenges.
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