French leadership puzzle: What's next after prime minister's exit?
French political scene shifts as prime-minister steps down this week. **Emmanuel Macron** looks for ways to keep government working while searching for right person to lead cabinet
In a quick-moving turn of events this wednesday‚ Emmanuel Macron started looking for ways to keep french government stable after Michel Barnier left his prime-minister post. The ex-PMs departure made Macron search for both: new cabinet leader and political support
During the weekly cabinet gathering Macrons spokesperson Maud Bregeon shared some inside info: the president thinks that current mix of his middle-ground supporters and right-wing Republicans remains the best option — even though they dont have enough seats to control parliament. The political set-up needs a quick fix since its hard to run country without proper leadership (which is making many state workers nervous)
The presidents team is now working non-stop to find common ground with other political groups; however getting everyone to agree on stuff isnt going well. The current political alliance — between Macrons center-leaning friends and more traditional Republicans — stays as main option for now‚ despite all its problems
