Macron rejects Prime Minister's resignation - consultations

Created: 06/21/2022, 10:42 am

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne.

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It is common for the head of government in France to submit a request to resign after the general election.

But this year, the move is more than just a formality.

Paris - French President Emmanuel Macron rejected a resignation request from Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne on Tuesday after his defeat in the general election.

The Élysée Palace announced on Tuesday that he wanted her in office and the government to remain able to act.

The resignation of the incumbent government after the parliamentary elections in France is common and more of a formal act.

But now the situation is special.

In the election on Sunday, the president's centre-camp did not receive an absolute majority but only a simple majority, a situation that has not existed in France for over 30 years.

Macron is looking for majorities

Against this backdrop, Macron began successive talks with the leaders of the parties represented in parliament on Tuesday morning to explore possibilities for constructive cooperation or coalition.

These talks should be completed by Wednesday, according to the Élysée Palace.

The cabinet meeting originally planned for Tuesday was cancelled.

Prime Minister Borne called a meeting with the ministers in the afternoon, the newspaper Le Parisien reported.

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