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Politico (10 October 2025)

Clea Caulcutt and Elisa Bertholomey

French President Emmanuel Macron invited party leaders to last-minute talks on Friday at the Elysée Palace with speculation rife that he’ll reappoint outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to his old job.

An individual close to the president, who like others quoted in this piece was granted anonymity to speak candidly, said the Elysée has started working on the Lecornu option and is trying to see what commitments are necessary to ensure he’s not quickly taken down.

“Not certain it’ll be enough,” the individual said.

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