Macron refuses Attal’s resignation

YEREVAN, JULY 8, ARMENPRESS. French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday asked Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to remain temporarily in office after the government’s political camp lost its majority in high-stakes legislative elections, France24 reports.

Prime Minister Gabriel Attal had said he would remain in office if needed but offered his resignation Monday morning. Macron immediately asked him to remain temporarily as head of government “to ensure the stability of the country.” 

The leftist New Popular Front coalition emerged as the dominant force, winning 182 seats, far short of the 289 needed for an absolute majority in the 577-member chamber. President Emmanuel Macron’s Ensemble came next, with 168 seats followed by the far-right National Rally, which came third with 143 seats.

According to France24, France faces political uncertainties as the country awaits a new government just weeks before Paris hosts the Olympic Games.