Macron scouts for new prime minister to quell turmoil
French president has no easy fixes after another government falls and could turn to a loyalist
French president has no easy fixes after another government falls and could turn to a loyalist

President Emmanuel Macron will look for a replacement who can break the budget impasse

French president has few good alternatives if François Bayrou loses confidence vote in September

Sébastien Lecornu, who quit on Monday, is asked by Emmanuel Macron to quickly negotiate a stability plan

Bayrou’s exit would leave President Macron searching for his fifth prime minister in two years

French president’s reappointed PM under pressure as he makes another attempt at securing parliamentary support

Investors warn government is likely to lose a snap confidence vote on September 8