Macron rules out left-wing government for France, political deadlock continues

French President Emmanuel Macron (L), who has kept Prime Minister Gabriel Attal (R) in his position at the head of a caretaker government until he can name a Prime Minister who can survive a confidence vote in parliament. © Teresa Suarez/Reuters

French President Emmanuel Macron has ruled out naming a left-wing government and said he will start yet another round of consultations with parties, prolonging the political deadlock following this summer’s snap elections.

After receiving the far-right National Rally Monday, concluding another round of talks with political parties, Macron rejected left-wing claims to govern.