PARIS -- PARIS (AP) — With his government hanging by a thread, France’s newly reappointed prime minister must make concessions to his political opponents to avoid a no-confidence vote later this week, as the country struggles to end a lingering political crisis.

France can’t afford to fixate on short-term fiscal challenges and must find credible solutions for reducing its deficit, according to the country’s central-bank chief.

On Oct. 16, 1793, following her conviction for treason, French Queen Marie Antoinette, wife of Louis XVI, was beheaded on the Place de la Revolution.

France’s newly reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu named a new government Sunday, as he faces pressure to urgently produce a budget and quell political turmoil that is scaring businesses and staining the country’s image.

Sebastien Lecornu will address parliament for the first time as France’s prime minister on Tuesday, a make-or-break moment for his fledgling government in its effort to pass a budget and restore a degree of political stability.

France miss out on a chance to reach the 2026 World Cup with two qualifying matches to spare as the two-time after draw in Iceland.

France missed a chance to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup on Monday after being held to 2-2 at Iceland.

Altice France, the owner of telecoms firm SFR, has rejected a bid from three French rivals, Altice CEO Arthur Dreyfuss told staff in a memo on Wednesday, dealing a blow to investor hopes for consolidation in the European telecoms market.

The axing of the 2023 reform — which would have seen the retirement age raised from 62 to 64 — will cost millions of euros.