PARIS:
French President Emmanuel Macron has appealed to outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to make a final attempt at reconciliation with rival political parties amid growing concerns over France’s deepening political crisis.
According to French media reports, Macron personally met Lecornu, urging him to bridge political divides and help restore stability in the country.
“For the sake of national unity, we must find common ground. France cannot afford more division,” Macron reportedly told the former prime minister.
Lecornu, who resigned just 27 days after his nomination, had struggled to win parliamentary backing for his government agenda despite multiple outreach attempts. Insiders say he remains adamant about his decision and is unwilling to reconsider his resignation.
The stalemate has placed Macron’s administration under significant pressure, with critics accusing the president of failing to maintain parliamentary support and underestimating the opposition’s strength.
Political observers warn that the deadlock has left the French government paralyzed, with growing calls from opposition parties for early elections.
Analysts also note that Macron’s latest appeal reflects his increasing isolation as he struggles to navigate a fragmented legislature and public frustration over economic and social issues.
For now, France faces a familiar dilemma: a president seeking compromise, and a political class unwilling to yield.
