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Embattled French President Emmanuel Macron faced mounting political pressure on Tuesday, as outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu attempts one final round of negotiations to stave off a deepening political crisis.

In a statement released on Tuesday afternoon, Lecornu said he had proposed to the socle commun, a loose coalition of conservatives and centrists, that discussions focus on two urgent matters: "The adoption of a budget" and "the future of New Caledonia."

He added that all parties involved had "agreed on these two priorities, with a shared desire to find a rapid solution."

Lecornu also confirmed he would meet each political party

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