As the Olympic flame dimmed in Paris, the nation now turns its attention back to pressing political matters.

The recent Olympic Games provided a temporary escape from the political tensions that have gripped France, but with the games concluded, President Emmanuel Macron faces mounting pressure to appoint a new Prime Minister.

The delay in this decision has left the country in a state of uncertainty, especially after the legislative elections saw Macron's party lose significant ground.

Political analysts, like Stéphane Rozès, warn that the unity and national pride sparked by the Olympics may soon give way to renewed political discord.

The challenge for Macron is to harness the spirit of unity from the games to address the political fractures and governance challenges facing France.

As the nation awaits his decision, the question remains whether this Olympic-induced unity can translate into political stability.