Macron Seeks Broad Coalition After Barnier Government Falls

The French president is consulting across the political spectrum to form a new government focused on compromise and addressing national priorities.

President Emmanuel Macron is working to form a new government after the fall of Michel Barnier's administration due to a motion of censure.
Macron has called for a 'government of national interest' and is engaging with leaders from the Socialist Party, Republicans, and other political groups in search of common ground.
Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure has expressed openness to discussions but insists on reciprocal concessions and a left-leaning Prime Minister, while rejecting collaboration with the far-right National Rally.
La France Insoumise and some members of the Republicans have criticized the coalition talks, highlighting deep divisions within both the left and right political blocs.
Key priorities for the proposed coalition include addressing budgetary challenges, simplifying administrative processes, and tackling pressing issues like climate change, agriculture, and public security.