Macron's Caretaker Government to Focus on Olympics Until Mid-August

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that his outgoing government will continue to focus on the Olympic Games in a caretaker role until mid-August. Macron also discussed his plans to appoint a new prime minister after this period and reflected on the recent electoral losses of his centrist party.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday that his outgoing administration will concentrate on preparations for the Olympic Games until mid-August in a caretaker capacity. After this period, Macron intends to appoint a new prime minister.

In his first interview since the early July elections, Macron acknowledged the electoral defeat suffered by his centrist party but refrained from commenting on a leftist front proposal for a new prime minister. He also dismissed the notion of resigning before the end of his term.