French President Emmanuel Macron has delayed announcing the nomination of a new prime minister until Friday morning, his office confirmed on Thursday. This decision comes after Macron initially pledged earlier in the week to appoint a new head of government within 48 hours.
The urgency to form a new leadership team follows the resignation of Michel Barnier, whose government collapsed last week after being ousted in a parliamentary vote. Far-right and leftist lawmakers united to topple Barnier’s administration, plunging France into its second major political crisis in just six months.
The forthcoming government is expected to restore stability and address the challenges facing Macron’s presidency, as he navigates the political divides in the country. The delay in the nomination underscores the complexity of selecting a candidate capable of securing broad support amidst the current political unrest.
Observers now await Macron’s announcement, which could signal the direction of his administration in the face of mounting political and economic challenges.
Melissa Enoch
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