Macron reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as France's prime minister

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday evening reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, the Presidency announced, four days after accepting his resignation.

The Elysee Palace said in a statement that Lecornu has been tasked with forming a new government.

Following his reappointment, Lecornu said on social media that the political crisis, which has stirred public anger and damaged France's image and interests, "must come to an end." He pledged to "do everything possible to ensure France has a budget by the end of the year."

Lecornu resigned on Monday, less than a month after being appointed by Macron and just one day after unveiling part of his cabinet lineup, saying that the conditions "were no longer in place" for him to remain in office.