France's Political Turmoil: A Crisis in Decision-Making

French caretaker PM Sebastien Lecornu dismissed dissolving parliament after coalition talks. The political impasse stems from President Macron's failed snap elections aimed at securing a majority, leading to a fractured assembly. Opposition led by Marine Le Pen demands Macron's resignation, enhancing the crisis and deepening political divisions.

Caretaker French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has minimized the chances of dissolving parliament, following talks with political parties targeting the formation of a coalition to pass an austerity budget. This step aims to resolve one of the country's gravest political crises in years, according to Al Jazeera.

During a speech at Paris's Matignon Palace on Wednesday, Lecornu highlighted a collective eagerness among political factions to approve the proposed budget cuts by year-end. Despite resigning after serving just under a month as prime minister, he is set to present a plan to President Emmanuel Macron, Al Jazeera reported.

France faces a political deadlock after Macron's snap elections last year resulted in a fragmented assembly, complicating budget approvals needed to address the nation's increasing debt. So far, Macron has rotated three premiers, none of whom successfully garnered parliamentary support.

(With inputs from agencies.)