President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier as prime minister, aiming to break the political deadlock post-parliamentary elections, amidst extensive delays and failed consultations.
Mr. Macron, facing mounting criticism, had consultations that proved unfruitful, resulting in an extraordinary delay in naming a prime minister, before ultimately selecting Barnier.
Barnier's appointment is likely to anger the New Popular Front, whose candidate was rejected, highlighting the tension in French politics after inconclusive elections.
With no party holding a majority, France is confronted with a significant challenge of forming a stable governing coalition, a task now entrusted to Barnier.
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