French President Emmanuel Macron announced on July 16 2024, that he will accept the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal by the end of the day..This decision follows an earlier refusal by Macron to accept Attal's resignation on July 8, aiming to maintain governmental stability after the legislative elections..The resignation acceptance allows the seventeen ministers, who stepped down and were elected in the recent legislative elections, to engage in the upcoming National Assembly presidency election on July 18..In a Cabinet meeting, Macron reiterated points from his July 10 letter to the French public, outlining the necessity for a coalition in response to the absence of a majority. He emphasized the importance of economic stability, a strong sovereign response, and social justice measures..The outgoing government, still led by Attal until a new appointment is made, will continue to manage day-to-day affairs. This will ensure the continuity of state functions during this transitional period, amid ongoing negotiations with various political factions to form a majority government.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on July 16 2024, that he will accept the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal by the end of the day..This decision follows an earlier refusal by Macron to accept Attal's resignation on July 8, aiming to maintain governmental stability after the legislative elections..The resignation acceptance allows the seventeen ministers, who stepped down and were elected in the recent legislative elections, to engage in the upcoming National Assembly presidency election on July 18..In a Cabinet meeting, Macron reiterated points from his July 10 letter to the French public, outlining the necessity for a coalition in response to the absence of a majority. He emphasized the importance of economic stability, a strong sovereign response, and social justice measures..The outgoing government, still led by Attal until a new appointment is made, will continue to manage day-to-day affairs. This will ensure the continuity of state functions during this transitional period, amid ongoing negotiations with various political factions to form a majority government.