Meet the new prime minister, same as the old prime minister.

French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as head of the French government less than a week after the beleaguered politician announced his resignation.

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This time, the president is giving Lecornu “carte blanche” to do whatever is necessary to pass a budget.

“The president of the Republic has appointed Mr. Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister and tasked him with forming a government,” the Élysée Palace announced Friday evening without further

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