French President Emmanuel Macron has sparked controversy by rejecting the formation of a left-wing government led by Lucie Castets, despite the Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) winning the most seats in the recent legislative elections.

Macron's decision, citing "institutional stability," has been met with fierce criticism from left-wing leaders, who accuse him of undermining democracy.

Olivier Faure of the Socialist Party and Marine Tondelier of the Ecologists have refused further consultations with Macron, labeling the process a "parody of democracy.

" The left-wing coalition, including Jean-Luc Mélenchon's La France Insoumise, has threatened a motion of censure against Macron.

Meanwhile, Macron seeks to consult with experienced political figures, excluding the far-right and far-left, to find a new Prime Minister.

The political impasse continues as Macron's actions are seen as a denial of the electoral mandate.