Overview

• After 48 hours of consultations, the outgoing leader reported to Emmanuel Macron on possible compromises to avert a dissolution.
• He told France 2 that an absolute majority in the National Assembly opposes dissolving parliament.
• Lecornu said several groups, particularly on the left, are ready to agree on a common budget.
• He declared his mission finished and indicated that someone else should form the next government.
• He said President Macron should appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours, with a draft public budget due Monday.