Sebastien Lecornu delivers a statement Wednesday in the courtyard at the Hotel Matignon in Paris after launching a series of talks with political parties' leaders. Stephanie Lecocq/Pool/Reuters Paris —

French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to his post, despite accepting his resignation Monday following the collapse of his overnight government.

“The president of the republic has named Mr Sébastien Lecornu prime minister and has charged him with forming a government,” the Élysée Palace said in a statement Friday.

It was a surprise choice, rounding off a rollercoaster week in French politics.

Late Sunday, Lecornu announced his cabinet, before it was publicly criticized by his interior minister that same night. On Monday morning, he subm

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