French President Emmanuel Macron is under increasing political pressure as outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu attempts to negotiate solutions to a political crisis. Lecornu proposed urgent discussions on the budget and New Caledonia, but key opposition figures rejected his overtures, calling for snap elections. Macron's government faces instability, with low approval ratings and a high debt-to-GDP ratio, complicating efforts to pass a new budget. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)