PARIS, France — France’s newly appointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is grappling with mounting pressure to assemble a cohesive cabinet as he navigates the complexities of a deeply divided parliament. The political landscape in France has been in disarray since President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to call snap elections last summer, a move intended to consolidate his authority but which instead resulted in a fractured legislature split among three rival factions. Lecornu’s predecessors, Francois Bayrou and Michel Barnier, were ousted amid a contentious standoff over the nation’s austerity budget, further exacerbating the political crisis. In early September, Macron appointed the 39-year-old Lecornu as his seventh prime minister, opting for a trusted ally rather than seeking broader political consensus. Over the past three weeks, Lecornu has engaged in extensive consultations with centrist allies and opposition leaders from both the left and right, aiming to secure a non-aggression pact and push through the budget. However, no single party holds a majority, forcing Lecornu to rely on fragile alliances. Centre-right Republican lawmakers, whose support is crucial, have demanded concessions and threatened to withdraw their backing. Similarly, the Socialists, a pivotal swing group, have also pressed for compromises. Lecornu has announced several concessions, including a pledge not to force the austerity budget through parliament without a vote, but opposition members remain unsatisfied. Far-right leader Marine Le Pen has adopted a wait-and-see approach, while left-wing parties, including the Greens, are considering a no-confidence motion. Greens leader Marine Tondelier has called for unity among leftist forces to challenge Lecornu’s leadership. With the deadline for announcing the new cabinet looming, Lecornu faces an uphill battle to stabilize France’s political turmoil.