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Nearly two months after the second round of early legislative elections, the head of state is still looking for his future Prime Minister.

Video. France: Why is it taking President Macron so long to appoint a PM?

Updated: 05/09/2024 - 12:18 GMT+2

Nominating a prime minister will not be enough to resolve the current political crisis. Macron's pick will then have to survive a no-confidence vote in parliament.

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