Macron Seeks Coalition to Break Political Deadlock in France

President Macron aims to appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours while navigating demands from opposition blocs and avoiding far-right influence.

• Emmanuel Macron is working to form a new government after France's worst political deadlock since the 1950s, following the collapse of Michel Barnier's administration last week.
• The president met with leaders of centrist, conservative, and moderate left parties to propose a 'government of national interest,' excluding far-right and hard-left parties from discussions.
• Macron faces pressure from the left to appoint a prime minister from the New Popular Front (NFP), the largest parliamentary bloc, but he remains reluctant to compromise on his reform agenda.
• The Socialist Party has signaled openness to cooperation with Macron, breaking from the hard-line stance of their leftist allies, though they demand a left-leaning prime minister.
• Macron’s goal is to secure a non-aggression pact among moderate parties to prevent further government collapses and ensure passage of next year’s budget.

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