France's outgoing PM Lecornu to focus talks on budget and future of New Caledonia

FILE PHOTO: French PM Lecornu meets French political parties in Paris

FILE PHOTO: French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu delivers a statement at Hotel Matignon in Paris, on October 3, 2025, before a round of consultations with political parties ahead of the announcement of the new government. Alain Jocard/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

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Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has proposed to focus talks with other politicians on the budget and the future of New Caledonia, Lecornu's office said on Tuesday.

Lecornu, who held talks with leaders of President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance and conservatives in the so-called "common platform" earlier on Tuesday to see if they can agree on a new cabinet that pleases both sides, will hold more talks this afternoon and on Wednesday morning, the statement added.

Lecornu had started the two days of last-ditch talks a day after his shock resignation, in an effort to find a way out of the country's political crisis. Macron tasked Lecornu on Monday with holding the talks, setting a deadline for Wednesday evening.

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By Reuters