Following the conclusion of the Olympic Games, political tensions in France have reignited as the Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) resumes its push for Lucie Castets to be appointed as Prime Minister.

Despite the NFP's success in the recent legislative elections, President Emmanuel Macron has resisted naming Castets, citing the coalition's lack of an absolute majority.

Castets has reached out to parliamentarians, excluding the far-right, to build alliances and push her agenda, which includes raising the minimum wage and implementing fairer taxation.

The NFP acknowledges the need for compromise, given their relative majority, and aims to collaborate with other parties to form a working government.

Meanwhile, Macron's reluctance to engage with the NFP's proposal has drawn criticism, with some viewing it as a political misstep.

As the political landscape remains uncertain, both sides are maneuvering to gain the upper hand in forming a stable government.