Macron Accepts Government Resignation and Keeps It in Caretaker Role

The French presidency announced that President Emmanuel Macron has accepted the resignation of the French government headed by Gabriel Attal, indicating that he will keep it in a caretaker role. Earlier, Macron told the ministers that he would accept Attal's resignation but would ask him to stay for a few more weeks, possibly until after the Paris Olympic Games, which will open on July 26. This gives political parties more time to build a governing coalition after the runoff election held on July 7, which left the National Assembly without an overall majority. After their resignation, Attal and other government members will be able to take their seats in parliament and participate in any coalition formation. The National Assembly will resume sessions on Thursday, starting with the election of the presidency and other key positions.