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Outgoing French Prime Minister Downplays Chances of Snap Election

Outgoing French Prime Minister Downplays Chances of Snap Election

Outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has expressed confidence that France’s political parties will ultimately agree on a new budget, while dismissing speculation about a snap election as the government seeks to project stability.
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