French President Emmanuel Macron will name a new prime minister within the next 48 hours, his office said on Wednesday, after the resignation of outgoing premier Sebastien Lecornu tipped the country deeper into political crisis.

The next French Prime Minister is expected to be announced within the next 48 hours following Sebastien Lecornu's resignation earlier this week.

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Wednesday night that President Emmanuel Macron is expected to appoint a new prime minister within the next 48 hours. "I feel that a path forward is possible,

French President Emmanuel Macron has set a new personal record for talking during a public appearance by debating for more than eight hours with intellectuals and scientists. French President Emmanuel Macron surpassed himself Monday night debating in Paris ...

But Macron too, speaking after Merz, echoed parts of the chancellor’s message, arguing that Europe is undergoing a “degeneration of democracy” due to attacks on various fronts — including from within.