Macron Appoints Lecornu to Form Cabinet Amid Budget Deadline

Macron reappointed Lecornu to form cabinet and present 2026 budget by Monday.
Budget review deadline is 70 days, with EU pressure and past cost-cutting issues.
Socialists, Les Républicains, UDI oppose new cabinet.
Deficit targets 5.4% this year, 4.7-5% next year.
National Rally aims to exploit 2027 election.

Politics | Economy | Election

France | European Union

Emmanuel Macron | Sébastien Lecornu

3 weeks ago