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Friday, September 20, 2024

Macron's Struggle to Appoint a Prime Minister

Published: 2024-09-04

Emmanuel Macron is facing a challenging political landscape as he seeks to appoint a new Prime Minister who can secure the confidence of the French National Assembly.

Over fifty days have passed since the legislative elections, and Macron's search for a successor to Gabriel Attal remains unresolved.

The President has considered various candidates, including Bernard Cazeneuve and Xavier Bertrand, but has yet to find a consensus choice.

The political climate is tense, with opposition from both the left and right, complicating Macron's efforts to form a stable government.

This prolonged uncertainty has led to criticism of Macron's leadership style, with some viewing his approach as a strategic game of chess, while others see it as indecisive procrastination.

As Macron continues his consultations, the pressure mounts to resolve the political impasse and restore stability to the French government.