French President Emmanuel Macron is meeting with party leaders to select a new prime minister, aiming to stabilize a hung parliament after inconclusive elections.
The new prime minister will face significant challenges, particularly the approval of the 2025 budget amid pressures from the European Commission to reduce France's deficit.
Outgoing prime minister Gabriel Attal's government acted in a caretaker role following parliamentary elections, but the stability is needed now as Macron prepares for a new appointment.
Lucie Castets, the left's candidate for prime minister, emphasized unity among leftist parties in seeking a stable solution as political talks continue.
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