With his government hanging by a thread, France's newly reappointed prime minister must make concessions to avoid a no-confidence vote this week.View on euronews

Macron plans to appoint a prime minister in the next two days, spelling relief for the country’s political establishment.

The announcement from the French president came after last-ditch talks held by Sébastien Lecornu, France’s departing prime minister, who said most parties wanted to avoid snap elections.

Rabat - French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Tuesday that he would dissolve the National Assembly and call new elections if Prime Minister Sébastien French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Tuesday that he would dissolve the National Assembly and call new elections if Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s new government loses a no-confidence vote.

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu plans to suspend a controversial retirement age increase from 62 to 64

Philippe, who served as the first of Macron's seven prime ministers, called for an early presidential election after the adoption of the 2026 budget.