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French left lawmakers slam Macron's decision not to appoint a new PM until after the Olympics
French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during the presentation of France's bid to host the 2030 Winter Games during the 142nd IOC session at the 2024 Summer Olympics, July 24, 2024, in Paris, France

LEFT lawmakers in France today slammed the decision by the country’s president not to appoint a new prime minister until after the Olympic Games.

President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he will maintain the caretaker government, led by his business-centred coalition, through the Olympics to avoid “disorder.”

Mr Macron brushed aside a prime minister nomination by the left-wing New Popular Front (NPF), which won most seats at this month’s National Assembly elections.

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