The prime minister has started consultations with political parties and labor unions. While an agreement between the centrist bloc and the right is possible, the Socialists are still hesitant to compromise.

The president was forced to appoint a fifth PM in less than two years after Francois Bayrou was ousted nine months into the role.

Sebastien Lecornu, 39, is facing an uphill battle over budget as protests loom in the coming days.