France is on the verge of forming a new government after two months of political stalemate following a hung election. Prime Minister Michel Barnier has proposed a list of ministers to President Emmanuel Macron,

After months of political uncertainty following a snap legislative election, France appeared on the cusp of a new government on Thursday, as Prime Minister Michel Barnier was set to present his cabinet to President Emmanuel Macron.

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, who met with several party leaders on Thursday, could be nearing a deal on a cabinet, French media said, two weeks after President Emmanuel Macron named him to the post.

France is close to establishing a new government after a turbulent snap legislative election. Prime Minister Michel Barnier, appointed by President Emmanuel Macron, faces challenges in finalizing his cabinet amidst a politically fractured parliament.

France’s new prime minister finally submitted a new government to Emmanuel Macron Thursday with the top post of interior ministry going to the Right-wing Republicans party.

France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier was Thursday to submit a list of minister names to President Emmanuel Macron, his office said, sharply hastening efforts to form a government desperately needed to address budget shortfalls.

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier was holding a final round of consultations Thursday as he seeks to form a new government, with some reports suggesting an announcment could be made this week. France 24's Clovis Casali has the latest.

Newly appointed French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has clashed with President Emmanuel Macron's centrist camp over tax increases, according to French media reports on Wednesday. The disagreement centres around Barnier's consideration of tax hikes,