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July 17, 2024

French PM Attal Resigns But Remains as Caretaker Amid Impasse over New Gov't
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In France, President Emmanuel Macron has accepted Prime Minister Gabriel
Attal's resignation as the government steps down after suffering a major
defeat in snap elections earlier this month. But Attal will stay on as
caretaker amid ongoing uncertainty over a new government. A leftist
coalition, which came together just days ahead of the July 7
parliamentary election, pulled off a surprise victory in a blow to both
the far right and Macron. But the alliance did not secure an outright
majority and has since not been able to agree on a candidate for prime
minister. Macron, meanwhile, has called on centrist parties to form a
ruling coalition.


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