Crunch moment in French crisis as outgoing PM tries to avert new election

French crisis reaches critical point as outgoing PM strives to avert snap elections with budget plan. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu optimistic about avoiding parliamentary dissolution, holds talks with political parties amid turmoil. Uncertainty looms as Socialist leaders show reluctance to join potential government, while calls for new elections persist. Budget deficits, debt concerns, and political alignments shape France's path forward under President Macron's leadership.