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Eugene

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1. France's Macron keeps prime minister in place for "stability of the country" after chaotic election

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Mon Jul 8, 2024, 06:08 AM

Jul 2024

France’s Macron keeps prime minister in place for “stability of the country” after chaotic election (Associated Press)

Prime Minister Gabriel Attal had said he would remain in office if needed but offered his resignation Monday morning. Macron, who named him just seven months ago, immediately asked him to stay on “to ensure the stability of the country.” Macron’s top political allies joined the meeting with Attal at the presidential palace, which ended after about 90 minutes.

Attal on Sunday made clear that he disagreed with Macron’s decision to call the surprise elections. The results of two rounds of voting left no obvious path to form a government for either the leftist coalition that came in first, Macron’s centrist alliance, or the far right.

https://apnews.com/article/france-elections-right-left-macron-32fe723ea2a592e7ce243f68a89729a2

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France's Macron keeps prime minister in place for "stability of the country" after chaotic election Eugene Jul 2024 #1

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