Macron to name new French PM by Friday

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Dirk von Mallinckrodt

* French President Emmanuel Macron will name a new prime minister within the next 48 hours, his office has said, in a renewed attempt to navigate the deepest political crisis of his presidency.
* Sebastien Lecornu, France's fifth prime minister in two years, tendered his and his government's resignation on Monday, just hours after announcing the cabinet line-up.
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"A majority of deputies oppose dissolution (of parliament); a platform for stability exists; a path is possible to adopt a budget by December 31," the Elysee presidential office said, citing Lecornu's conclusions, _Reuters _reported.
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"On this basis, the President of the Republic will appoint a Prime Minister within the next 48 hours."

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