Ankara: France's outgoing Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced that political parties have demonstrated a 'sense of responsibility' and a 'shared will' to ensure the adoption of a national budget before the year-end, aiming to prevent further political instability following the government's recent resignation.

According to Anadolu Agency, Lecornu, speaking at Matignon, detailed his extensive discussions with leaders from both chambers of parliament and key political groups, including Les Republicains, MoDem, Horizons, Renaissance, among others. He remarked that these consultations revealed a collective intention to finalize the budget by December 31, moving away from the threat of parliamentary dissolution.

Lecornu stressed the importance of a new budget that supports France's progression while safeguarding jobs and economic stability. He highlighted the potential economic and social repercussions, particularly on employment, which necessitate mutual agreement on protective measures.

Addressing fiscal policy, Lecornu reiterated the priority of reducing the public deficit, with all political parties agreeing to keep it below 5% to uphold France's international financial standing. He specified that the deficit target should remain between 4.7% and 5%.

Lecornu also mentioned that legislative progress on New Caledonia is stalled due to the current political deadlock. He cited global contexts such as the situations in Ukraine and the Middle East, alongside concerns about France's international image.

Later in the day, Lecornu planned to meet with representatives of the republican left to explore potential compromises that could secure a governing majority and restore 'stability' to the nation. He emphasized that this challenging period also presents an opportunity for responsibility and intended to report the outcomes of these discussions to President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace by Wednesday evening.