The announcement from the French president came after last-ditch talks held by Sébastien Lecornu, France’s departing prime minister, who said most parties wanted to avoid snap elections.
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France Holds Its Breath Over Last-Ditch Talks for a Government Deal
Sébastien Lecornu, the country’s outgoing prime minister, said he believed France’s political parties could overcome divisions and avoid snap legislative elections.
France Holds Its Breath Over Last-Ditch Talks for a Government Deal
Sébastien Lecornu, the country’s outgoing prime minister, said he believed France’s political parties could overcome divisions and avoid snap legislative elections.
French Student Is Arrested After Teaching Assistant Is Stabbed to Death
A 14-year-old student was arrested after the stabbing, which happened during a bag search that had been set up as part of an effort to address concerns about increased violence in schools.
French Government and Nestlé Accused of Cover-Up in Perrier Water Scandal
An inquiry found that Nestlé and French officials had concealed the company’s practice of filtering Perrier water it labels “natural.” The head of Nestlé has suggested that human activity is making pure water scarcer.
Gabriel Attal Is France’s Youngest and First Openly Gay Prime Minister
Gabriel Attal, 34, replaces Élisabeth Borne in a cabinet shuffle that President Emmanuel Macron hopes can reinvigorate a term marked by drift and division.
French Prime Minister, Élisabeth Borne, Resigns
Élisabeth Borne, only the second woman to occupy the position, stepped down as President Emmanuel Macron tries to inject fresh energy into his second term.
French Prime Minister, Élisabeth Borne, Resigns
Élisabeth Borne, only the second woman to occupy the position in France, stepped down as President Emmanuel Macron tries to inject fresh energy into his second term.
Fractious Immigration Vote Exposes Cracks in Macron’s Alliance
Nearly a quarter of lower-house lawmakers in President Emmanuel Macron’s coalition abstained or voted against a proposed overhaul. Government leaders denied a revolt was underway.
Over 100,000 March in France Against Antisemitism
The demonstrations in Paris and other cities came amid a rise in tensions in France over the Gaza war and a surge in antisemitic incidents.