Political Turmoil in France: Prime Minister's Resignation Amidst Leadership Crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron accepted Prime Minister Gabriel Attal's resignation but retained him as head of a caretaker government pending the appointment of a new leader. This move aims to stabilize French politics before the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. The political scene remains fragmented following a chaotic election.
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French President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Tuesday but retained him as the head of a caretaker government.
Macron's office issued a statement confirming the resignation of Attal and other ministers. The transitional government will handle current affairs until a new prime minister is named.
The move comes amid political fragmentation in France following recent elections, with the nation poised to host the Paris Olympic Games. The timeline for appointing a new prime minister remains uncertain.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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