Starting Friday morning, Emmanuel Macron will engage with political parties to discuss the appointment of a new prime minister, expected next week.

Lucie Castets, the candidate from the Nouveau Front populaire (NFP), is actively campaigning for the prime minister position and has been designated by her coalition following negotiations.

The Élysée has confirmed that the new Prime Minister's appointment will be based on the outcomes of these consultations.

The left is currently divided on leadership; while Castets is optimistic about securing agreements, Mathilde Panot from La France Insoumise (LFI) opposes a national unity government, insisting on adherence to their electoral promises.

Despite lacking an absolute majority in the National Assembly, the left-wing coalition has expressed a willingness to govern and emphasized the need for cooperation across party lines.

The left-wing alliance, which unexpectedly won the elections in early July 2024, has accused Macron of evading the implications of the election results.

Criticism of the delay in appointing a new government has come from opposition figures and even some of Macron's allies, with Green Party Senator Yannick Jadot labeling it 'a denial of democracy.'

Communist party leader Fabien Roussel has warned that failing to appoint Castets could lead to a severe political crisis.

Macron has emphasized the need for a government capable of surviving potential motions of censure, especially with threats from right-wing parties against a coalition that includes NFP members.

Castets has highlighted the necessity of overcoming austerity and social injustice to facilitate ecological transition.

Macron's administration has acknowledged key lessons from the recent election, including the loss of the outgoing majority and the unprecedented lack of a coalition able to claim a majority.

Bouamrane, a new wave PS mayor, is working to reshape the party's image while maintaining cautious relations with the far-left LFI.