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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
PARIS, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) — Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Wednesday evening that President Emmanuel Macron could appoint a new prime minister within the next 48 hours.
“I feel that a way forward is possible,” S. Lecornu said on France 2 television, noting that the current situation allows the president to begin making appointments.
“It is he who will conduct the final consultations,” added S. Lecornu.
Amid calls from opposition parties for Macron to hold early presidential elections to end the political impasse, S. Lecornu said that now is "not the time to change the president." He added that Macron will address the nation "at the appropriate time."
S. Lecornu also addressed a number of important policy issues, stating that "a way must be found" to renew the debate on pension reform. He warned that suspending the reform would cost at least €3 billion (US$3.5 billion) by 2027.
He said the 2026 budget proposal could be presented to the cabinet next Monday, but the plan "won't be perfect" and would require extensive debate.
S. Lecornu resigned on Monday, less than a month after being appointed by E. Macron and a day after announcing part of his cabinet. –0–
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