French President Emmanuel Macron is navigating a political crisis following the collapse of Michel Barnier's government.

After a week of political uncertainty, Macron has promised to appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours.

This decision comes amid intense consultations with various political leaders, excluding the far-right and far-left parties.

Macron's aim is to stabilize the government without dissolving the National Assembly, a move he hopes will maintain political continuity until the next presidential election in 2027. The president's recent diplomatic visit to Poland, where he discussed the Ukraine conflict with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, underscores the balancing act Macron faces between domestic political challenges and international obligations.

As the nation awaits the announcement of the new prime minister, speculation abounds regarding whether the appointee will lean left, right, or remain centrist.