Republican front sidelined: Barnier govt 'can only exist with implicit support of far-right Le Pen'

After months of political uncertainty following a snap legislative election, France appeared on the cusp of a new government. French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has struggled to name a new government, underlining the complicated topography of France's political landscape after Macron's ill-fated decision to call a snap legislative election. The early July vote delivered an unruly hung parliament that has left political unity hard to come by, leaving France in the hands of a caretaker government. It is now up to Macron to approve Barnier's cabinet. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on France's radioactive political landscape, the mission impossible PM Barnier faces in forming a new government and very little wriggle room to push ahead with a legislative agenda that will face relentless resistance in the National Assembly, FRANCE 24's Charli James welcomes Renaud Foucart, Economist and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics at Lancaster University Management School. 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen Follow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/Xen Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen Discover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKen Get the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen